In line with the directions of the Hon’ble Sessions Court, Anantnag Police, under the supervision of a designated committee, destroyed a significant quantity of seized contraband substances in accordance with Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The committee overseeing the destruction included SSP Anantnag, DySP ANTF, DySP CI, DySP Headquarters Anantnag, and DySP DAR Anantnag. The process took place at Kashmir Health Care System, Lassipora, following strict legal protocols and environmental safety standards.
The destroyed contraband substances had been seized from various Police Stations, including Pahalgam, Aishmuqam, Srigufwara, Mattan, Larnoo, and Kokernag. The items included:
Poppy Straw/Fukki: 155.37 Kgs
Charas Powder/Bung Boosa: 99.022 Kgs
Codeine Phosphate: 64 bottles
Liquor: 889 bottles
Trimodal Tablets: 140 tablets
Anantnag Police reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the drug menace and promoting a drug-free society. Citizens were urged to actively support this mission by reporting any drug-related activities to the nearest police station.
According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stabilization/ improvement of 33 KV Badampora and MLRI works at Receiving Station Safapora, the shutdown of 33KV Badampora Safapora Tap Line shall be observed due to which Receiving Station at Safapora shall remain off while power supply to the Safapora, Gratbal, Jarakobagh, Manasbal areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 20 & 25 January, 2025.
Similarly, to carry out the work of replacing of wooden deteriorated / under size with new 11 mtr long ST Poles in the marshy land behind MED Shalteng and to stabilize the 33 KV HMT and 33 KV Narbal Line, the shutdown of 33KV Sharifabad-Narbal Line Sharifabad-HMT Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Zainakote, Shalteng, Bakshipora, Narbal and Sanoor shall remain off while the power supply to the Narbal, Mazhama, Sanoor, Malpora, Kawoosa, Sozeith, Lawaypora, Zainakote, ICCC, Industrial HMT Shalteng, Mujgund and Bakshipora will be affected from 12:00 Noon to 04:00 PM on 21 January, 2025.
Also, to carry out commissioning of newly created/ realigned portion of 33 KV Pampore-Khrew line at Tulbagh Pampore, the shutdown of 33KV Pampore-Khrew line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Khrew-1st and 2nd, Shar Shali and Auxiliary TLMD-IV shall remain off while the power supply to the Khrew, Barthan, PHE/Hospital, Shar A, Shar B and Wahab Sahab areas will be affected from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 20 January, 2025.
Further, to carry out twining of conductor on Arampora Line, the shutdown of 33KV Amargarh Bandipora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Watlab, Tujjar and Dooru shall remain off while the power supply to the Watlab, Tujjar, Dooru and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:30 AM to 03:30 PM on 21 January, 2025.
Moreover, to facilitate the shifting of 33 KV Ichgam-Kanir Tap line permanently through underground at Ichkoot and installation of isolator on 33 KV Ichgam-Kanir Tap line, the shutdown of 33KV Kanir Tap Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Kanir and Hanjoora shall remain off while the power supply to the Barwah, Zoohama, Kanir, Hushroo, Dadompora and adjoining areas will be affected from 12:00 Noon to 03:00 PM on 22 January, 2025.
In order to carry out the works of erection of 13 mtr long ST Poles from Receiving Station Arizal to Sukhnag of 33 KV Arizal Tap line, the shutdown of 33KV Arizal Tap Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Arizal shall remain off while the power supply to the Zainigam, Doodhpathri, Raiyar, Arizal and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 21, 23 & 25 January, 2025.
Mughal road, connecting Shopian with Rajouri-Poonch districts, has been closed till further orders.
Officials told said that the order to close the thoroughfare has been has been passed by the deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal (IAS) amid deteriorating road conditions due to frost and sub zero temperature, rendering it unsafe for vehicular movement.
“Dy-Superintendent of Police Traffic Rajouri/Poonch (Hars) Rajouri vide letter No: DY-SP/TRF/MISC/25/39-41 dated: 15-01-2025 has intimated that the condition of Mughal Road has been deteriorating due to frost and sub zero temperature, rendering it unsafe for vehicular movement.”
In view of the prevailing weather condition and as a precautionary measures to avoid any accident or untoward incidents, it is deemed necessary to close the Mughal road temporarily for traffic, the order says.
“Now, therefore, in the Interest of public safety, it is hereby ordered that the Mughal road shall remain closed from Km 19 (Dogran) to Km 43 (Peer Ki Gali) stretch for all vehicular traffic with Immediate effect, till further orders,” the order added. (GNS)
Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday expressed a sigh of relief that the Israel -Hamas ceasefire deal is set to take effect tomorrow ( Sunday).
In a post on X, Altaf Bukhari wrote, “It is with great relief that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is set to take effect tomorrow (Sunday). This long-awaited development is expected to end the war that has caused the loss of numerous lives and rendered thousands homeless in Gaza over the past 15 months.”
“The ceasefire agreement is expected to pave the way for the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages, allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, and facilitate the return of thousands of families to their homes.” He added.
“This is truly a positive and an encouraging development. May this ceasefire lead to lasting peace and enduring stability in the region.” the post reads.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Badhaal village to meet the bereaved families affected by the tragic deaths of 16 individuals from three families.
Expressing heartfelt condolences, he assured the families of unwavering support from the district administration during this difficult time.
Pertinently, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Rana had already visited the village immediately after the first two incidents to provide solace and ensure timely action.
Meanwhile, the district administration is actively providing essential supplies, including ration and water, to the affected families and the community.
The Deputy CM said that adequate medical teams are on ground and working tirelessly to address any immediate concerns.
He also informed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the police is probing the cause behind these unfortunate deaths. “The Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation and all efforts are being made to ascertain whether these deaths were due to natural causes or any other reason,” he said. He reassured the public that there is no need to panic, highlighting the government’s commitment towards welfare of every citizen. “We stand firm in ensuring the well-being of our people,” he added.
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, ADDC Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa and all district officers accompanied the Deputy CM during his visit to Badhaal village.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ordered the Inter-Ministerial probe into the mysterious deaths in Badhal area of Rajouri which claimed 16 lives so far.
The Inter-Ministerial Team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs will visit the affected village to ascertain the causes of deaths in 3 incidents in the past six weeks in Rajouri district.
The team will consist of experts from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Ministry of Water Resources. It will also be assisted by experts from animal husbandry, food safety and forensic science labs.
The team would proceed on 19th January and in collaboration with the local administration would also work on providing immediate relief as well as taking precautionary measures to prevent such incidents in future.
Experts from some of the most reputed institutions of the country have been arranged to manage the situation and understand the causative factors of deaths.
The Sealdah Court on Saturday found accused Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Justice Anirban Das pronounced the verdict. The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the Court on Monday.
The court said that Sections 64,66, 103/1 of BNS have been framed against the accused. “There is a complaint against the accused that he went to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and went to the seminar room, assaulted and murdered the lady doctor taking rest there,” the Court said.
Accused Sanjay Roy appealed to the Judge that he has been falsely implicated in the case.
“I have not done this. Those who have done this are being let go. I have been falsely implicated,” he told the Court.
“I always wear a chain of rudraksh on my neck. If I commited the crime my chain would have been broken in place of occurrence. I can’t commit this crime,” accused Roy added.
However, Justice Das said that the accused will be next heard on Monday.
“You will be heard on Monday. Now, I am sending you to judicial custody. Your punishment will be announced on Monday. I have fixed the time at 12:30 to hear. Then will announce the punishment,” he said.
TRG Kar case: Court finds accused Sanjay Roy guilty of raping trainee doctor, quantum of punishment to be pronounced on Jan 20.
The case, which involves the rape and murder of a trainee doctor whose body was found on August 9 in the hospital’s seminar room, sparked widespread protests. After the incident, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer at the hospital, was arrested in connection with the crime.
In November last year, the CBI filed a chargesheet concerning financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The chargesheet named Sandip Ghosh and others, including Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey, Biplab Singha, Suman Hazra, and Afsar Ali Khan, for their involvement in financial misconduct. This investigation was initiated following an order by the Calcutta High Court.
In addition to the corruption case, Sandip Ghosh faced questioning regarding the murder case. As part of the probe, the CBI conducted polygraph tests on him.
A delay in filing the chargesheet resulted in bail being granted to the accused, including Abhijit Mondal and Sandip Ghosh.
Earlier today, the father of the deceased doctor said that whatever punishment is appropriate will be decided by the court.
Speaking to ANI, he asserted that they will continue to knock on the door of the court until they get justice in the case.
“Not just one, but the DNA report shows the presence of four boys and one girl. We will feel some relief when the accused are punished. Until we get justice, we will keep knocking on the doors of the court and will also seek the support of the people of the country,” the father said.
He also alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation has done nothing in the matter. “The CBI has done nothing in this matter. There is no question of satisfaction here. We have raised several questions before the High Court and the Supreme Court. We have sought answers from the court itself. We did not seek answers from the CBI, but the court assigned all responsibility to the CBI,” he said. (ANI)
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has strongly condemned the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, sparking nationwide protests.
JKPCC President Tariq Hamid Karra announced that the Congress would continue its agitation until Shah resigns, apologizes, or is dismissed by the Prime Minister.
Addressing the media after the Congress Working Committee’s extended session in Belgaon, Karra criticized the BJP’s approach toward the country’s freedom icons, including Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Nehru, calling it a deliberate attempt to undermine their legacy.He said, “The BJP’s ideology disrespects the very leaders who built modern India.”
The JKPCC leader emphasized that protests will persist across the nation until accountability is ensured. “We demand either an apology or the Home Minister’s resignation.
If the Prime Minister fails to act, the Congress and citizens will intensify their protests,” Karra declared.The Congress accused the BJP of tarnishing the legacy of India’s founding leaders, pledging to mobilize public opinion to safeguard their contributions to the nation’s history.(KNS)
A clash between two groups in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district has resulted in seven individuals sustaining injuries. The altercation occurred in the Binlipora Aloosa area and stemmed from a land dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation.
The injured individuals were soon transported to a nearby hospital, where they received initial treatment, with an official confirming that a case had been registered in connection with the clash.
An ongoing investigation has also been initiated to determine the circumstances leading up to the altercation and to establish any legal ramifications.Authorities are taking the incident seriously, with an official confirming that a case has been registered in connection with the clash.
An ongoing investigation has also been initiated to determine the circumstances leading up to the altercation and to establish any legal ramifications.
Locals said that the timely action of the Police party of police post-Aloosa saved many lives.They added that local police reached the spot on time and mounted a vigil in the village to prevent untoward incidents. (KNS)
In a shocking and dangerous incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Mumbai home by an armed man who demanded a staggering one crore rupees. The incident, which occurred late at night in the upscale Bandra area, has sent shockwaves through the Indian entertainment industry.
The Attack and the Demanding Assailant
Late Wednesday night, a man broke into Saif Ali Khan’s luxurious residence in Bandra, a well-known area for Bollywood celebrities. The attacker was armed with a long, sharp knife and a wooden object. The intruder, who seemed to have planned the attack with great care, immediately threatened Saif Ali Khan’s household staff.
Elayama Philip, the nurse responsible for taking care of Saif Ali Khan’s young son, Jeh, was the first to see the attacker. She reported that the man demanded a large sum of money — one crore rupees (10 million). He then warned Elayama and the child’s nanny to remain silent, effectively taking control of the situation.
The attacker’s main objective appeared to be robbery. However, things escalated when he was confronted by Saif Ali Khan and his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor. A violent struggle ensued between Saif and the intruder, during which Saif was seriously injured.
Serious Injuries to Saif Ali Khan
During the confrontation, Saif Ali Khan suffered several deep wounds. Six cuts were reported, with two severe injuries to his neck and back. Despite the intense nature of the attack, Saif managed to remain conscious enough to get medical attention.
Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors carried out surgery to remove a 2.5-inch piece of the knife from his back. The actor’s injuries were serious, but after the operation, doctors confirmed that he was out of danger. The medical team also treated his left hand and neck wounds with plastic surgery.
On Thursday, Dr. Nitin Dongre, the surgeon in charge of Saif’s treatment, stated that the actor’s condition was improving. Although Saif was advised to rest and limit his movement for a week, he was seen walking around the hospital, showing signs of recovery.
The Police Investigation
Mumbai Police acted swiftly following the attack, forming 20 teams to catch the attacker. According to reports, the police have now arrested a suspect, though it remains unclear if this individual is the same one who entered the house.
The authorities have also seized CCTV footage from Saif Ali Khan’s residence, which shows the attacker entering the property. However, questions remain regarding how the intruder managed to avoid detection by other security cameras outside the house. Investigators are trying to determine how the man gained access to the home, especially given the high level of security in the area.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dikshit Gudum, confirmed that the attacker had used a fire escape ladder to enter the residence, which raises further questions about security procedures in the area. The police are investigating whether anyone within Saif Ali Khan’s circle may have helped the intruder gain access to the property.
The Intruder’s Motive: Robbery and Extortion
The most alarming detail of the incident is the attacker’s demand for one crore rupees. It seems the assailant planned the attack not only as a robbery but also as an extortion attempt. The demand for such a large sum of money suggests that the attacker may have had some knowledge of Saif Ali Khan’s wealth or personal life.
While it is still unclear whether the demand was serious or if the attacker simply intended to create fear, the police are looking into all possibilities. The fact that the intruder was armed and prepared for a violent confrontation suggests he was willing to go to great lengths to fulfill his demands.
The Aftermath: Saif’s Family and the Community React
The attack has left the entire family shaken. Kareena Kapoor, who was with Saif during the incident, expressed her shock and relief that her husband survived the attack. The couple, along with their two young children, has since increased security at their home.
The incident has also sparked discussions about security in upscale Mumbai areas, especially around celebrity homes. Many are questioning the effectiveness of security measures and wondering how such an attack could take place in a high-security neighborhood.
Saif Ali Khan, who is known for his roles in films like Tanhaji, Race, and Omkara, has received support and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Many have expressed their anger at the attacker’s brazen actions and their relief that Saif is now recovering.
Conclusion
The attack on Saif Ali Khan has left a dark mark on what was once considered a peaceful and safe area for Bollywood stars. The demand for one crore rupees highlights the lengths to which criminals are willing to go for financial gain. While Saif is recovering, the investigation continues, with police working tirelessly to uncover more details about the attacker’s identity and motives.
This terrifying incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that even the most famous individuals face, and it raises crucial questions about personal security in an increasingly dangerous world.
