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Ganderbal Police Recover Arms, Grenades and ₹8.4 Lakh Cash, Two Arrested in Late-Evening Operation

January 1, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a major success, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal recovered arms, ammunition and cash worth ₹8,40,500 and arrested two people during a late-evening operation.

The recovery was made by Police Station Ganderbal, working together with the Special Operations Group (SOG), near Gundrehman Bridge. Acting on specific information, police stopped a load carrier vehicle with registration number JK15B-7309 during routine checking.

After a detailed search of the vehicle, police recovered one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, four pistol rounds, two hand grenades, and cash amounting to ₹8,40,500.

The arrested persons have been identified as Ghulam Nabi Mir, son of Mohammad Subhan Mir, a resident of Hajin in Bandipora district, and Shabnum Nazir, daughter of Nazir Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Shalabugh in Ganderbal district.

A case has been registered at Police Station Ganderbal under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act. Police said further investigation is ongoing to find out the source of the weapons, the motive behind their possession, and any possible links.

Ganderbal Police said they are fully committed to maintaining peace and security in the district and have appealed to the public to cooperate and share any information related to criminal or anti-national activities.

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Ganderbal Police Attach Property Worth ₹3.47 Crore of Three Exfiltrants Trained in Pakistan

April 10, 2025 by NOK Desk

Ganderbal Police on Thursday said to have attached immovable property in the form of agricultural land measuring 09 Kanals and 07 Marlas worth Rs 3.47 crore.

The property, according to police, belongs to three individuals, who have illegally exfiltrated to Pakistan for obtaining illegal arms and ammunition training.A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the order was passed by court of Additional Session Judge Ganderbal vide Case FIR No.48/2009 U/S 13 ULAP Act of Police Station Kheerbawani.

“The three individuals whose properties were attached belonged to Firdous Ahmad Wani S/O Late Gh Ahmad Wani R/O Treesa Safapora, Mohd Ramzan Bhat S/O Late Gh Rasool Bhat R/O Batpora Safapora and Mohd Ayoub Ganie S/O Late Gh Rasool Ganie R/O Pahlipora Safapora,” police said.

It also said that the decisive step is part of ongoing efforts to act tough against individuals who are falling under the purview of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

“This showcases the unhindered efforts of Ganderbal Police against elements involved in activities detrimental to public safety and national security. The action sends a strong message about the zero-tolerance approach of Ganderbal Police and acts as a deterrent,” the spokesman said.

Ganderbal Police Secure Convictions in Three Major Cases, Including Rape, POCSO, and NDPS

February 17, 2025 by NOK Desk

Police in Ganderbal have secured convictions in 03 different cases against 04 accused persons involved in a Rape Case of PS Kangan, POCSO Case and NDPS Case of P/S Ganderbal.

In a landmark judgement, conviction was obtained against one accused namely Mohammad Saleem Taploo son of Mohammad Maqbool Taploo resident of Anchar Soura A/P SaidPora, Eidgah Srinagar, for offences under section 363 RPC and Section 4 of POCSO against a minor survivor. The Hon’ble court convicted the accused for both the offences with the quantum of punishment being rigorous imprisonment for a term of 07 years and a fine of Rs 25,000/- for kidnapping which would run separately with a rigorous imprisonment for a term of 20 years and a fine of Rs 50,000 for the offences against POCSO.

In the second case, Ganderbal Police secured conviction against Aamir Ashraf Zargar son of Mohammad Ashraf Zargar resident of Waripora Safapora, for offences under sections 363 RPC and 376 RPC. The court sentenced the accused to imprisonment for a term of 07 years and a fine of Rs 10,000/- for kidnapping and concurrently with imprisonment of 07 years and a fine of Rs 25,000/- for the offences of rape.

In the third case, registered under 8/20, 29 NDPS Act, Ganderbal Police secured conviction against two accused persons namely Sahil Ahmad Khan son of Manzoor Ahmad Khan and Rizwan Ahmad Khan son of Ghulam Hassan Khan, both residents of Khan Mohalla Pati Shallbugh Ganderbal. The court sentenced both the accused to imprisonment for a term of 06 months and a fine of Rs.10,000. This conviction has been obtained within 3 months.

These convictions reflect unwavering commitment of J&K Police towards ‘securing the ends of justice’. These convictions will act as a deterrent to the individuals who act against the law of the land and to a sense of security to the society as a whole.