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From the destruction of wild bhung and arrests of alleged drug peddlers to the seizure of vehicles involved in illegal mining, surprise inspections of commercial establishments and mock drills to enhance emergency response, police teams across Baramulla, Anantnag, Shopian and Kupwara have undertaken a series of coordinated measures aimed at curbing unlawful activities, protecting public resources and maintaining peace and security.
Alongside enforcement, police also continued community-focused initiatives through sports and creative programmes, reaffirming its commitment to public cooperation, youth participation and a safer, more responsible society.
- Police in Baramulla conducts bhung destruction drive at Check Jamal Mir Palhallan
BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained efforts against the cultivation of illicit crops and to curb the spread of narcotic substances, Police in Baramulla conducted a Bhung destruction drive today at village Check Jamal Mir.
The drive was carried out in close coordination with local residents of the village. During the operation, wild Bhung spread over approximately 1.5 kanals of state land was destroyed on the spot.
Police reiterated its commitment to combating the menace of drugs and urged the public to continue extending their cooperation in identifying and reporting illicit cultivation and activities related to narcotic substances.
- Police conducts checking drives at Mobile, SIM and Pesticide/Insecticide Shops in Baramulla; directs strict record maintenance
BARAMULLA: As part of its continued efforts to prevent unlawful activities and ensure compliance with prescribed lregulations, Police in Baramulla conducted checking and inspection drives at various business establishments within the jurisdictions of Police Station Baramulla and Police Post Wussan.
During the drive, Police Station Baramulla inspected mobile phone shops, SIM vendors and pesticide/insecticide shops, while Police Post Wussan conducted checks at mobile repair shops and mobile phone sellers. Shopkeepers and vendors were briefed and directed to maintain all requisite records and registers, including complete customer and device details, as mandated under rules.
The concerned establishments were further advised to remain vigilant regarding suspicious transactions or activities and to extend full cooperation to Police in preventing the misuse of mobile phones, SIM services and pesticides/insecticides for unlawful purposes.
Police reiterated that such checking and inspection drives will continue across the district to strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance vigilance and prevent the misuse of commercial services and products for illegal activities.
- Police intensifies action against illegal mining in Baramulla; 04 vehicles seized
BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained enforcement against illegal mining, extraction and transportation of mineral material, Police in Baramulla seized four vehicles involved in the illegal transportation of mined material in separate actions.
During night patrolling, Police Post Delina intercepted and seized a tipper bearing registration number JK01T-4283, found carrying illegally extracted sand. Similarly, in a separate action at Kunzer, Police Station Kunzer, in coordination with officials of the Geology & Mining Department, seized two tractors bearing registration/chassis numbers JK05C-1573 and BZIDF52305, found carrying illegally mined material. Necessary legal action has been initiated against the violators under relevant provisions of law.
Moreover, Police, in coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, seized a dumper bearing registration number JK05L-5121 for carrying illegally mined material. Necessary legal action under relevant provisions of the MMDR Act has been initiated against the violator.
Police reiterated that strict and sustained action will continue against illegal mining, extraction and transportation of mineral material, in coordination with the concerned departments, to protect public resources and ensure compliance with the law.
- Massive crackdown on drugs in Anantnag: 6 peddlers arrested, Charas & Heroin recovered
ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, police in Anantnag has arrested 06 persons in separate actions across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police Station Srigufwara, during naka checking at Sirhama Crossing, apprehended Khurshid Ahmad Nengroo son of Gh. Ahmad Nengroo resident of Nowshara. During his search, 70 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. In another separate action, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Ubaid Majeed Shah son of Ab. Majeed Shah resident of Guree at Pazalpora and recovered 15 grams of charas from his possession. Similarly, near Wopzan, police apprehended Mohd Shameem Das son of Assadullah Das resident of Waghama and 15 grams of charas was recovered from his possession during checking.
Moreover, Police Station Bijbehara near Tulkhan, apprehended Muneeb Ahmad Ganie son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Akad Mattan, from whose possession 14 grams of charas was recovered.
Meanwhile, Police Post GBS at a checkpoint established at Chee Tarbal Bridge intercepted two persons Zubair Ahmad Palla son of Mohd Abass Palla resident of Reshi Colony Mir Danter, Anantnag and Danish Mushtaq son of Mushtaq Ahmad Malik resident of Nowbugh Larnoo. During the operation, 3.37 grams of heroin, a cash amount of ā¹11,800/- and a weighing machine were recovered from their possession.
Accordingly, Cognizance have been taken in the respective cases, and further investigation is underway.
Police reiterates its commitment to continuing stringent action against drug trafficking and ensuring a drug-free society.
- Police in Baramulla busts gambling activity at Hard Aboora; three arrested
BARAMULLA: Acting tough against social crimes, J&K Police in Baramulla have arrested three gamblers at Hard Aboora under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer.
Acting on reliable information regarding gambling activities at Hard Aboora under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer, a police party raided the specific spot and arrested three gamblers. They have been identified as Mohammad Younis Gojri son of Abdul Rashid Gojri resident of Chichilora, Bashir Ahmad Lone son of Habibullah Lone resident of Karhama and Shakeel Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh resident of Karhama.
Officers have recovered and seized stake money amounting to ā¹4,970/- and set of playing cards from their possession. Further legal proceedings are underway.
Police reiterated its commitment to curbing illegal activities and maintaining peace and order in the district. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and share information regarding any suspicious or unlawful activity.
- Police organises sports & drawing-painting competitions in Anantnag to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
ANANTNAG: On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), police in Anantnag organised series of sports and creative activities at DPL Anantnag.
As part of the celebrations, Chess, Carrom and Badminton tournaments were organised, providing participants an opportunity to showcase their sporting talent while promoting discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.
A Drawing and Painting Competition was also organised at DPL Anantnag, in which participants expressed their creativity and ideas through art, with the theme of national unity and integrity.
These events aimed to promote the values of unity, discipline, sportsmanship and creativity, while strengthening the bond between the Police and the community.
Police reiterated its commitment to organising such initiatives that encourage youth participation, talent development and the spirit of national unity.
- J&K Police conducted mock drill on law & order preparedness and response at DPL Kupwara
KUPWARA: Mock drill on Law & Order Preparedness and Response was conducted at District Police Lines Kupwara, in coordination with SDRF Kupwara. The drill was aimed at assessing the operational preparedness, response mechanism, communication and coordination between Police and SDRF personnel in dealing with a simulated law and order situation.
During the exercise, the participating personnel demonstrated their preparedness and performed their assigned duties effectively. Emphasis was laid on quick mobilisation, effective communication, inter-agency coordination, crowd-control measures, rescue and evacuation, and maintenance of law and order.
The performance of the participating personnel was assessed by the supervising officers, who also issued necessary directions for further improving response time, coordination, discipline and operational effectiveness.
- Action against illegal mining; J&K Police in Shopian seized 04 tippers & 05 tractors; cases registered
SHOPIAN: Continuing it sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police in Shopian seized four Tippers and five tractors involved in illegal extraction and transportation of mining material from different areas of the district falling under the jurisdictions of Police Station Shopian, Keller and Police Post Keegam and Berthipora.
These vehicles were found involved in the extraction and transportation of mining material, without valid authorization and in violation of the prescribed norms. Accordingly, the vehicles were seized on the spot and multiple FIRs under relevant provisions of law stand registered at the concerned police stations. Further investigation in the matter has been initiated.
Police reiterated its firm commitment to protecting the districts natural resources and taking strict legal action against individuals involved in illegal mining activities. The general public has been urged to cooperate with the police and report any such unlawful activities. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
- Police in Baramulla conducts surprise inspection of medical shops at Kreeri
BARAMULLA: As part of its continued efforts to regulate the sale of medicines and prevent the misuse and illicit distribution of pharmaceutical drugs, police in Baramulla, in coordination with the Executive Magistrate and Drug Inspector, conducted a joint surprise inspection of medical shops at Kreeri.
During the inspection, various medical establishments were thoroughly checked to ensure compliance with prescribed drug-control regulations and to verify that no banned, prohibited, or unauthorised medicines were being stored or sold.
The shopkeepers were directed to maintain proper registers, sales records and other requisite documentation, particularly in respect of restricted medicines, and to strictly adhere to all applicable rules and regulations governing pharmaceutical sales. They were further cautioned that any violation of the prescribed norms, including failure to maintain proper records or unauthorised sale of medicines, shall invite strict legal action under the relevant provisions of law.
Police reiterated that such inspections will continue as part of its sustained efforts to curb the misuse of medicines and ensure responsible and lawful pharmaceutical practices across the district.
