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| Police Registers E-FIR Against Conman for Cheating by False Promise of Release from Police Custody In Shopian | | |
Srinagar, January 05 (Scoop News)-Police in Shopian has arrested a conman for duping an individual by falsely promising to secure the release of his brother from police custody at Police Station Zainapora.
Police Station Shopian received a complaint on 04/01/2026 through WhatsApp from Asif Ahmad Parrah son of Mohd Maqbool Parrah resident of Humhuna, Zainapora. The complainant alleged that a conman, identified as Sajad Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Hassan Bhat resident of Mundoora, Tral, fraudulently took ₹5,40,000/- from him by falsely assuring the release of his brother from police custody. Pertinently, the complainant’s brother Umer Maqbool had been lawfully arrested in connection with FIR No... |
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| | Public Safety Threat Averted as Police Seized Illegal Fuel Consignment In Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, January 05 (Scoop News)-In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding public safety, Police in Pulwama successfully seized an illegal fuel consignment during a routine checking operation.
A police party intercepted a vehicle (load carrier) at Litter on suspicion. During checking, the vehicle was found carrying six barrels of an inflammable substance, apparently petrol/diesel, which was being transported illegally without any valid authorization or permit. Given the highly hazardous nature of the material and the serious risk it posed to public safety, the police immediately seized the vehicle along with the barrels.
Accordingly, case FIR No. 02/2026 under sections 303(2... |
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| | J&K Police arrests drug peddler in Shopian; Contraband substance recovered | | |
Srinagar, January 04 (Scoop News)- As a part of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police team of Police Station Shopian at a checkpoint established at Nadigam Junction, intercepted a suspicious person. He has been identified as Gh Mohi-ud-Din Mochi resident of Nadigam. During search, charas like substance weighing approximately 495 grams were recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 02/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police re... |
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| | Commissioner SMC reviews Municipal Asset Mapping, Monetisation | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Reinforcing the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) commitment to financial sustainability and efficient urban governance, the Commissioner, SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted the inspections of municipal assets with a focused thrust on strengthening revenue generation as the backbone for delivering hassle-free civic services to the citizens of Srinagar.
The Commissioner carried out an extensive on-site inspection of municipal assets at Hazuri Bagh, accompanied by the Joint Commissioner, Suhail Ul Islam, Chief Revenue Officer, and other senior officers of the Corporation.
During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the status, condition... |
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| | J&K Police conducts training-cum-briefing session for Pairavi & legal staff in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- J&K Police held a training-cum-briefing session at Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla. The session was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla and was attended by Addl. SP Baramulla, ASP Hqrs Baramulla, CPO DPHQ and 03 DySsP (P), 14 court pairavi officers, 22 police station/ police post pairavi-cum-verification staff, Legal Section staff, and Passport Verification Section staff.
The aim of the session was to improve coordination, ensure timely court follow-up, strengthen legal compliance, and make passport and service verification work more efficient.
Senior officers stressed the importance of professionalism,... |
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| | J&K ACB arrests clerk of TO Shalteng, Srinagar for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹2000 | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein the complainant has alleged that after being detained under preventive action (vide Section 126/170 BNSS) by orders of the 1st Class Executive Magistrate of the Tehsil Office Central Shalteng Srinagar, a clerk namely Laiq Ahmad Nath deputed in the said office has demanded an illegal gratification of ₹2,000 for erasing the complainant’s detention record from the official registers.
The complainant who is unwilling to pay the bribe, approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar with a written complaint, requesting legal action against the accused public servant under r... |
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| | J&K records significant gains in maternal, child healthcare | | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- From safer childbirths to healthier childhoods, Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a quiet healthcare success story, with sustained reforms translating into measurable improvements in maternal, infant and child health indicators across the Union Territory.
Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing tangible progress in maternal and child health, positioning J&K among the better-performing regions in the country. For instance, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the Union Territory stands at 47 per 100,000 live births, substantially lower than the national average of 88. This achievement is attributed to improved institutional delivery care, wider availability of Emerg... |
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| | J&K Police act against unauthorized VPN use in Budgam; 24 identified, Two FIRs registered | | | Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- In continuation of efforts to enforce lawful orders and prevent misuse of digital platforms, J&K Police have acted against the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district Budgam.
Following prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration on 29 December 2025 banning unauthorized VPN usage, Police carried out systematic verification and monitoring in Budgam. During the period from (29 December 2025 to 2 January 2026), 24 individuals were identified for violating these orders.
Based on investigation and technical analysis, two (02) FIRs were registered against individuals with adverse terror-related background... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen welcomes CM Omar Abdullah’s decision on no power tariff hike in J&K | | Calls for 50% concession during Ramdhan, winters, priority repair of damaged transformers | |
Srinagar, January 03 (Scoop News)- President People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Saturday welcomed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union Territory during the current financial year.
The Chief Minister’s announcement has come as a major relief to consumers amid widespread apprehensions over a proposed additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during peak morning and evening hours.
Hakeem said the decision reflects a people-centric approach and addresses the genuine hardships faced by residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
“This i... |
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