Massive Fire Breaks Out at Residential House in Kupwara, Panic Grips Area

Kupwara

A massive fire broke out in a residential house at Bypass Kupwara on Sunday morning, causing panic among local residents.

Officials said teams from Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and immediately began firefighting operations to control the blaze.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Personnel from Kupwara Police and the Indian Army also reached the area and are helping with rescue and relief work.The cause of the fire is not known so far. Officials said further details are awaited as the situation is being assessed.

SIA Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Narco-Terror Module Linked to Pakistan-Based Tehreek- ul- Mujahideen (TuM) Handler

SIA

In continuation of its relentless efforts, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir Saturday filed a chargesheet in a case pertaining to a narco-terror module operated by Pakistan-based terrorist handler Mushtaq Ahmad Khan alias Khalid Bhai of Tehreek- ul- Mujahideen (TuM).

As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Special Judge (Designated under NIA Act), Srinagar in a case under FIR number 03/2025 of Police Station Parımpora (now SIA Kashmir).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The charge sheet has been filed under sections 13, 18, 20, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act read with 61 (2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 8, 21, and 29 of the NDPS Act against seven accused persons namely Anas Aijaz S/o Aijaz Ahmad Awan R/o Dildhar, Tangdhar, Kupwara, Zahid Ahmad Sheikh S/o Nazir Ahmad Sheikh R/o Chinnipora Bala, Tangdar and Tanzeer Ahmad Najar S/o Muhammad Syed Najar R/o Sudhpora, Karnah, Bilal Shabir Awan So Shabir Ahmad Awan R/o Diladar, Tanghdar (presently absconding), Mushtaq Ahmad Khan S/o Gulzar Ahmad Khan R/o Trumnard Batpora, Kupwara, presently operating from Pakistan, Basit Ashraf Malik S/o Mohammad Ashraf Malik R/o Nowpora ,Safakadal
Srinagar and Arsalan Mushtaq Bangri S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Bangri R/o Nowhatta, Srinagar, a spokesman said.

The case was registered on 6th of January this year in Police Station Parimpora when more than 09 kilograms of heroin was recovered from a vehicle (Tata Sumo JK05D-1837) during naka checking near Parimpora Srinagar.

The vehicle was driven by Anas Aijaz who was accompanied by one Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Karnah, Kupwara. “The case was subsequently handed over to SIA Kashmir for investigation, keeping in view the gravity of the case,” the spokesman said.

“During the investigation, the SIA successfully busted a broader trans-national narcotics / terror financing network. This dreaded network was found involved in trafficking of narcotics with the aim to generate funds for sustaining terrorism through the sale of these narcotics,” the statement reads.

It added that the proceeds of narcotics were intended to finance terror activities in Jammu & Kashmir.

“The filing of this chargesheet reflects a significant step taken by the SIA towards eliminating narco-terror modules propagated by the cross-border adversary with an aim to fund the terrorist activities in the valley,” the statement reads—(KNO)

Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Conducts Surprise Searches at Srinagar and Kupwara Jails

Srinagar Central Jail

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday carried out surprise searches at multiple jails across the Valley, including Central Jail Srinagar and District Jail Kupwara.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the search operation was launched as part of an ongoing drive to monitor activities inside jails and ensure that no prohibited material is being used or exchanged by inmates.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“Teams of Counter Intelligence Kashmir carried out searches at Central Jail Srinagar and District Jail Kupwara today. The exercise is aimed at strengthening internal security and checking any suspicious activity,” officials said.

The searches were conducted in coordination with prison authorities. Sources said that documentation, barracks, and inmate belongings were examined during the search—(KNO)

Two Terrorists Killed in Anti-Infiltration Operation in Kupwara’s Keran Sector

Indian Army in Kathua encounter

Army on Saturday said that two terrorists have been killed in an anti-Infiltration operation in Keran sector area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Taking on micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, ”Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Two terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing operation. Search of the area in progress.Earlier, Army said that an anti-Infiltration bid has been foiled and terrorists have been trapped.More details awaited.(GNS)