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07/12/2025

Forest Guard Dies While Dousing Off Fire In Anantnag

Srinagar, December 7 A forest guard lost his life while trying to douse off raging fire in Khadar Kapran area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday.

Officials told that a forest guard lost life when he accidentally slipped down the high altitude while trying to douse off fire in Khadar Kapran forests. He was shifted to nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Gull Mohammad Shah resident of Changoo. His body was shifted to District Hospital Anantnag for medico-legal formalities.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident

07/12/2025

Heartbreaking news from Khadar Kapran. The loss of our brave Forest Employee Gull Mohammad Shah (Changoo) from Range Verinag, who laid down his life fighting flames to protect our forests, is a tragedy for the entire community.
Salute for his valor and dedication.Deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.

27/11/2025

J&K ACB registered Disproportionate Assets case against Malik Tahir Gani, Director State Motor Garages.

Based on a specific input, a Secret Verification was conducted by Anti-Corruption Bureau into the allegations of possession of huge disproportionate assets by Malik Tahir Gani S/O Abdul Gani Malik R/O H. No. 185-A, Sanat Nagar, Srinagar A/P Q. No.55-C Gandhi Nagar, Jammu presently posted as Director, State Motor Garages, J&K.

The verification revealed that the suspect while posted in different places/departments like ARTO Anantnag, Pulwama and Director State Motor Garages J&K has raised huge assets in the shape of plots, houses, shops, shopping complexes, bank accounts etc in his name as well as in the name of his family members/ relatives which were found highly disproportionate to his known sources of income.

On the basis of the verification conducted, a prima facie case of criminal misconduct was found made out against the accused Malik Tahir Gani, Director State Motor Garages, J&K under offences punishable U/S 13(1)(b) r/w section 13 (2) of PC Act 1988. Accordingly, a formal case FIR No. 11/2025 was registered at P/S ACB Central for investigation.

During the course of investigation, search warrants were obtained for conducting searches from the Hon’ble court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu. Thereafter, searches were conducted by the ACB teams at 04 different locations which includes his residential houses at Sanat Nagar Srinagar, residential house at Hyderpora Srinagar, residential quarter at 55-C Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and official premises at New Plot, Jammu. During the course of search incriminating material was recovered and seized as evidence in the instant case.

Further investigation of the case is going on.

27/11/2025

Sir Syed Memorial Educational Institute, Dooru Shahabad, marked its 35th Annual Day-cum-Felicitation Ceremony with great zeal and distinguished participation. The event evolved into a vibrant display of talent, achievements, and academic excellence, underscoring the institute’s ongoing dedication to fostering young minds.

23/11/2025

ADMISSION OPEN B.C.I Dooru Announces Admission From Class Pre Nursery To 8th For Session 2025-2026. Hurry Up; Seats Are Limited.

19/11/2025

Anantnag Police Seizes 5.18kg Contraband, One Arrested in Ongoing Crackdown on Narcotics

Anantnag, 19 November :In a continued crackdown on drug peddling and narcotics smuggling in the district, Anantnag Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered a significant quantity of contraband from his possession.

Police Post Verinag received credible information that one individual, Mukhtar Ahmad Haji son of Gh. Rasool Haji resident of Bonagund Verinag, had concealed cannabis-like substance in a tin shed near his residence. Acting swiftly on this input, a case FIR No. 110/2025 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Dooru, and investigation was taken up.

During the course of investigation, a police team accompanied by the Executive Magistrate Dooru, Lambardar, and the concerned Chowkidar conducted a thorough search of the suspected tin shed. During the search, the team recovered one nylon bag containing cannabis leaves with seeds and top-like material, in a half-dried and half-crushed form. The recovered contraband was weighed and found to be 5 kg 180 grams.

The seized substance was properly sealed on the spot in presence of the Executive Magistrate. The accused has been arrested, and further investigation is underway to identify other individuals involved and to dismantle the supply chain.

Anantnag Police remain committed to eradicating the drug menace and urge the general public to share any information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.

16/11/2025

Crackdown on Illegal Mining: Pulwama Police Seizes Machinery and Vehicles

November 16 : Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Pulwama Police conducted a focused night operation in the Gund Achan area of Lassipora. During the operation, police teams seized one LNT machine, one JCB, and two dumpers found involved in illegal extraction of minerals.

Accordingly, Police Station Litter has registered a case under FIR No. 97/2025 under relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been set into motion.

Pulwama Police remain committed to curbing illegal mining activities to protect natural resources and ensure environmental sustainability. Citizens are urged to report any such unlawful activity in their areas. Swift and strict action shall follow against violators.

12/11/2025

Anantnag Police Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, 3 Peddlers Arrested.

Anantnag; 12 November
Continuing its sustained drive against the menace of drugs, Anantnag Police have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substances in two separate actions carried out by Police Stations Uttrasoo and Dooru.

During naka checking near Methmoo Crossing, a police party from Police Station Uttrasoo intercepted a person carrying a nylon sack who, on seeing the police party, tried to flee from the spot. The alert police personnel acted swiftly and apprehended him tactfully. The individual was identified as Dilpazeer Khan @ Gojjar Bama, son of Farooq Ahmad, resident of Sanglan Uttrasoo. Upon checking the nylon sack, Bhang Bhoosa (grinded cannabis) weighing 3.140 kilograms was recovered from his possession. In this connection, Case FIR No. 64/2025 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Uttrasoo, and investigation has been initiated.

In another action, a police party from Police Station Dooru, during routine naka checking, intercepted two suspects. On their personal search, 750 grams of a ganja-like substance wrapped in nylon and 410 grams of poppy straw were recovered. The accused were identified as Sharoof Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Mohammad, resident of Guchan, and Mohd Yaseen Shah, son of Ghulam Nabi, resident of Tamboripora. Accordingly, Case FIR No. 108/2025 under Sections 8/15, 8/20, and 8/29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Dooru, and investigation is in progress.

Anantnag Police reiterate their commitment to continue the fight against the drug menace to safeguard the youth and society from the harmful effects of narcotics. The general public is urged to cooperate with the police by sharing information regarding drug peddling or any other anti-social activities. The identity of informers shall be kept strictly confidential.

12/11/2025

Awantipora Police Raids Houses of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Members.

Awantipora, Nov 12 : In a major crackdown against the banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Awantipora Police today carried out extensive raids at multiple locations across the police district.

The searches were conducted at the houses and premises of JeI members and their associates as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures. During the operation, incriminating material and digital devices were recovered, while several JeI members were questioned and bound down under law.

Awantipora Police reiterates its firm resolve to act against all elements associated with terrorism and its ecosystem, reaffirming its commitment towards maintaining peace, stability, and public order in the Police district.

12/11/2025

Doru Police Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, 2 Peddlers Arrested.

Anantnag, Dooru:
Continuing its sustained drive against the menace of drugs, Doru Police arrested 2 drug peddlers and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substances.A police party from Police Station Dooru, during routine naka checking, intercepted two suspects. On their personal search, 750 grams of a ganja-like substance wrapped in nylon and 410 grams of poppy straw were recovered. The accused were identified as Sharoof Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Mohammad, resident of Guchan, and Mohd Yaseen Shah, son of Ghulam Nabi, resident of Tamboripora. Accordingly, Case FIR No. 108/2025 under Sections 8/15, 8/20, and 8/29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Dooru, and investigation is in progress.

07/11/2025

10 Accused Chargesheeted In A Major Land Scam In Anantnag: CBK

Srinagar, November 7: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Friday said that it has filed a charge-sheet in case FIR No. 12/2015 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Anantnag.

In a handout to news agency, the CBK said that the charge-sheet has been produced against ten accused individuals for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent compensation case related to fictitious land acquisition in Anantnag District.

The case pertains to the fraudulent release of compensation amounts in favour of non-existent beneficiaries whose land was falsely shown to have been acquired by the Government during the construction of the Verinag–Kokernag road via Batagund.

During investigation, it was found that certain officials of the Revenue Department (the then Tehsildar Dooru, the then Naib Tehsildar Dooru, the then Girdawar Dooru and the then Pathwari Dooru), in criminal conspiracy with private individuals , manipulated and forged revenue records to facilitate the illegal disbursement of compensation funds. Fictitious entries were allegedly made in official records to obtain wrongful monetary gains, causing significant loss to the State exchequer and undermining public trust.

After thorough investigation and collection of evidence, the Economic Offences Wing has filed the charge-sheet before the Hon’ble Court for judicial determination.

The Crime Branch Kashmir reiterates its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in public administration and to bringing all those involved in economic offences to justice, reads the statement.

04/11/2025