Thousands of mourners participated in Ashura processions held across Budgam district on Friday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and the sacrifices of Karbala, with the observances passing off peacefully amid elaborate arrangements made by the district administration.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Budgam Hari Prasad K.K. visited various parts of the district to monitor the arrangements and assess the security and civic measures put in place for the occasion.
The officers joined mourners during the procession from Mirgund to Budgam and inspected procession routes, congregation points and public service facilities. They were accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, Tehsildars, Station House Officers and other district officials.
The administration had put in place extensive arrangements, including security deployment, traffic regulation, parking facilities, uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply, healthcare and emergency medical services, sanitation measures and other essential public amenities to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Ashura processions.
During their visit, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP interacted with mourners and volunteers, reviewed the arrangements on the ground and appreciated the cooperation extended by the public in maintaining peace and order throughout the observances. They also served drinking water and refreshments to mourners at various locations along the procession routes.
The district administration said the peaceful conduct of the Ashura processions reflected the coordinated efforts of civil administration, police, other departments, volunteers and the public.
SAMBA POLICE BUSTED CRIMINAL GANG; ARRESTS MAIN KINGPIN IN INFAMOUS CHANDIGARH FIRING CASE
Samba: June 18, 2026: In a significant breakthrough, Samba Police has busted a gang of hardcore criminals, active in J&K and Punjab. The group operating under the command of incarcerated gangster Rohit Kumar @ Makhan, was indulging in extortion in both the states. Its role had also surfaced in a recent shooting incident at Chandigarh, wherein a pharmacy worker was killed in a shop in the broad daylight. One of the main accused, namely Amit Kumar @ Sharabi is also among the arrested gang members. Makhan, the ring leader of the gang, was acting in association with various Punjab based gangsters, and found to be instrumental in organising this gang, for various criminal activities.
The names of the arrested gang members are as follows:
1) *Amit Kumar @ Sharabi S/o Omkar Nath R/o Samba (the main kingpin)*. 2) Ajay Kumar S/o Ramesh Kumar R/o Samba. 3) Manik Sanhotra S/o Dewan Chand R/o tehsil Ramgarh district Samba. 4) Vivek Mehra S/o Vijay Kumar R/o Chak Manga Rakwal, Samba. 5) Sunny Mehra S/o Kuldeep Raj R/o Badhori, Bari Brahmana district Samba. 6) Aryan Sharma S/o Amarjeet Sharma R/o Bye Pass Kunjwani district Jammu.
The accused Sunny Mehra and Aryan Sharma who were arrested earlier, have been handed over to Chandigarh Police.
Various weapons, including firearms, have also been seized on their disclosure. 1. Magazine AK-47= 01 No. 2. Rounds AK-47 = 38 Nos. 3. Pistol rounds= 10 Nos. 4. Country made Pistol= 02 Nos. 5. Desi Katta =01 No. 6. Toka= 01 No. 7. Cash = Rs 18000/-
Efforts are on to identify the other key associates. This effort would go a long way in making Samba safe.
*Dharamkund Police Distt Ramban Attaches Property Worth ₹ 08 Lakhs in Bovine Smuggling Case under Section 107 BNSS*
*Ramban, june 09,2026*
In a major action against organized crime of bovine smuggling and illegal accumulation of wealth, District Police Ramban has attached movable property worth approximately ₹ 08 lakhs under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 03/2026 registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. During the course of investigation, it surfaced that the owner of the vehicle had purchased the vehicle bearing registration no. JK19A3287 acquired through the proceeds generated from bovine smuggling. Acting promptly on the findings of the investigation, P/S Dharamkund obtained attachment orders from the Hon’ble Court Ramban, In compliance with the court orders, the following vehicle was formally attached in presence of EMIC Gool *Vehicle No. JK19A3287 owned by Manzoor Ahmed S/o Abdul Aziz R/o Dharam, Tehsil Gool and Distt Ramban.* The total estimated value of the attached property is approximately ₹ 08 lakhs.
The said action is carried out by Insp Joginder Singh Chib SHO PS Dharamkund, under the supervision of SDPO Gool and under the overall supervision of SSP Ramban Sh. Arun Gupta. District Police Ramban reiterates its firm commitment towards combating bovine smuggling with zero tolerance and ensuring that illegally acquired assets generated through criminal activities are identified, traced, and attached strictly in accordance with the law.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways #NitinGadkari, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir #OmarAbdullah , Lt Governor #ManojSinha Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC–Kargil, Mohmad Haneefa, Member of Parliament from Ladakh, MEIL Managing Director P.V. Krishna Reddy, and other dignitaries at the historic breakthrough ceremony of the Zojila Tunnel.
*J&K POLICE KATHUA ATTACHES IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WORTH ₹ 1.10 CRORE OF NOTORIOUS DRUG PEDDLER AT BILLAWAR*
Press Release
Kathua, 09 June: J&K Police Kathua today attached immovable property comprising Double-Storey residential house with a total estimated value of approximately ₹ 1.10 Crore(Market Value), belonging to *drug peddler namely Mohd Arif S/O Mashoor Ali R/o Ramkot Tehsil Ramkot District Kathua* under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
The property was identified as illegally acquired during the course of investigation. The entire proceeding was conducted under the directions of *SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma IPS alongwith SP Ops. Upper Kathua, SDPO Billawar, SHO Billawar & IC PP Ramkot*
During the investigation, it was found that the drug peddler possessed immovable property Double Storey Residential House valued at approximately ₹ 1.10 Crore, situated at Ramkot, Billawar, which was prima facie acquired through proceeds generated from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Today, in the presence of the Revenue Department, a team led by SDPO Billawar and SHO Billawar assisted by IC PP Ramkot formally attached the said property under the provisions of Sections 68 A.2 (c) & E read with 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985.
During the investigation, it surfaced that the property had been acquired as a result of proceeds from narcotics-related activities. Since the property was prima facie found to have been acquired through illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, it was attached in accordance with the law.
The drug Peddler Mohd.Arif S/o Mashoor Ali R/o Ramkot Tehsil Ramkot Distt.Kathua has been involved in many NDPS Act Cases the detail is as :- (1)FIR No.91/2021 U/S 8/21/22/NDPS Act of P/S Billawar.
(2) FIR No. 09/2022 U/S 8/21/22/29/ NDPS Act of ANTF Jammu.
(3) FIR No. 09/2023 U/S 8/21/22/NDPS Act of P/S Vijaypur.
(4) FIR No.137/2026 U/S 9/21/22/25/29/NDPS Act of P/S Nagrota,Jammu have been registered in different Police Stations within J&K UT.The subject was also previously booked under PITNDPS vide Div.Com order No.11 of 2024 dated 29-01-2024.
Local residents have hailed the initiative of Kathua Police regarding the attachment of immovable property raised or used through illicit trafficking of narcotics by drug peddlers in Kathua district.
Kathua Police remains committed to its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and reiterates its resolve to make the district drug-free by targeting both narcotics networks and illegally acquired assets of drug offenders. We also appeal to the people of Kathua District to come forward and share information about any such illegal activity by dialing *112 or 9858034100
LG Manoj Sinha extended a warm welcome to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari on his arrival at Srinagar today. #ManojSinha
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A large number of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participated in the 130th annual Urs. Dr. Farooq Abdullah offered Fateha Khawani at the shrine and emphasized the role of revered saints like Hazrat Baba Larvi Sahib (RA) in spreading Islamic teachings.
The shrine attracts devotees from various parts of the country, he noted. The occasion was attended by Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, Sajjad Nasheen of Dargah Baba Nagri, MP, Justice (Retd.) Husnain Masoodi, MLA Pampore, and Mian Mehar Ali, MLA Kangan.
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Thousands of mourners participated in Ashura processions held across Budgam district on Friday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and the sacrifices of Karbala, with the observances passing off peacefully amid elaborate arrangements made by the district administration.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Budgam Hari Prasad K.K. visited various parts of the district to monitor the arrangements and assess the security and civic measures put in place for the occasion.
The officers joined mourners during the procession from Mirgund to Budgam and inspected procession routes, congregation points and public service facilities. They were accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, Tehsildars, Station House Officers and other district officials.
The administration had put in place extensive arrangements, including security deployment, traffic regulation, parking facilities, uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply, healthcare and emergency medical services, sanitation measures and other essential public amenities to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Ashura processions.
During their visit, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP interacted with mourners and volunteers, reviewed the arrangements on the ground and appreciated the cooperation extended by the public in maintaining peace and order throughout the observances. They also served drinking water and refreshments to mourners at various locations along the procession routes.
The district administration said the peaceful conduct of the Ashura processions reflected the coordinated efforts of civil administration, police, other departments, volunteers and the public.
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SAMBA POLICE BUSTED CRIMINAL GANG; ARRESTS MAIN KINGPIN IN INFAMOUS CHANDIGARH FIRING CASE
Samba: June 18, 2026: In a significant breakthrough, Samba Police has busted a gang of hardcore criminals, active in J&K and Punjab. The group operating under the command of incarcerated gangster Rohit Kumar @ Makhan, was indulging in extortion in both the states. Its role had also surfaced in a recent shooting incident at Chandigarh, wherein a pharmacy worker was killed in a shop in the broad daylight. One of the main accused, namely Amit Kumar @ Sharabi is also among the arrested gang members. Makhan, the ring leader of the gang, was acting in association with various Punjab based gangsters, and found to be instrumental in organising this gang, for various criminal activities.
The names of the arrested gang members are as follows:
1) *Amit Kumar @ Sharabi S/o Omkar Nath R/o Samba (the main kingpin)*.
2) Ajay Kumar S/o Ramesh Kumar R/o Samba.
3) Manik Sanhotra S/o Dewan Chand R/o tehsil Ramgarh district Samba.
4) Vivek Mehra S/o Vijay Kumar R/o Chak Manga Rakwal, Samba.
5) Sunny Mehra S/o Kuldeep Raj R/o Badhori, Bari Brahmana district Samba.
6) Aryan Sharma S/o Amarjeet Sharma R/o Bye Pass Kunjwani district Jammu.
The accused Sunny Mehra and Aryan Sharma who were arrested earlier, have been handed over to Chandigarh Police.
Various weapons, including firearms, have also been seized on their disclosure.
1. Magazine AK-47= 01 No.
2. Rounds AK-47 = 38 Nos.
3. Pistol rounds= 10 Nos.
4. Country made Pistol= 02 Nos.
5. Desi Katta =01 No.
6. Toka= 01 No.
7. Cash = Rs 18000/-
Efforts are on to identify the other key associates. This effort would go a long way in making Samba safe.
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*Dharamkund Police Distt Ramban Attaches Property Worth ₹ 08 Lakhs in Bovine Smuggling Case under Section 107 BNSS*
*Ramban, june 09,2026*
In a major action against organized crime of bovine smuggling and illegal accumulation of wealth, District Police Ramban has attached movable property worth approximately ₹ 08 lakhs under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 03/2026 registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. During the course of investigation, it surfaced that the owner of the vehicle had purchased the vehicle bearing registration no. JK19A3287 acquired through the proceeds generated from bovine smuggling.
Acting promptly on the findings of the investigation, P/S Dharamkund obtained attachment orders from the Hon’ble Court Ramban, In compliance with the court orders, the following vehicle was formally attached in presence of EMIC Gool
*Vehicle No. JK19A3287 owned by Manzoor Ahmed S/o Abdul Aziz R/o Dharam, Tehsil Gool and Distt Ramban.* The total estimated value of the attached property is approximately ₹ 08 lakhs.
The said action is carried out by Insp Joginder Singh Chib SHO PS Dharamkund, under the supervision of SDPO Gool and under the overall supervision of SSP Ramban Sh. Arun Gupta.
District Police Ramban reiterates its firm commitment towards combating bovine smuggling with zero tolerance and ensuring that illegally acquired assets generated through criminal activities are identified, traced, and attached strictly in accordance with the law.
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*J&K POLICE KATHUA ATTACHES IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WORTH ₹ 1.10 CRORE OF NOTORIOUS DRUG PEDDLER AT BILLAWAR*
Press Release
Kathua, 09 June:
J&K Police Kathua today attached immovable property comprising Double-Storey residential house with a total estimated value of approximately ₹ 1.10 Crore(Market Value), belonging to *drug peddler namely Mohd Arif S/O Mashoor Ali R/o Ramkot Tehsil Ramkot District Kathua* under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
The property was identified as illegally acquired during the course of investigation. The entire proceeding was conducted under the directions of *SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma IPS alongwith SP Ops. Upper Kathua, SDPO Billawar, SHO Billawar & IC PP Ramkot*
During the investigation, it was found that the drug peddler possessed immovable property Double Storey Residential House valued at approximately ₹ 1.10 Crore, situated at Ramkot, Billawar, which was prima facie acquired through proceeds generated from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Today, in the presence of the Revenue Department, a team led by SDPO Billawar and SHO Billawar assisted by IC PP Ramkot formally attached the said property under the provisions of Sections 68 A.2 (c) & E read with 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985.
During the investigation, it surfaced that the property had been acquired as a result of proceeds from narcotics-related activities. Since the property was prima facie found to have been acquired through illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, it was attached in accordance with the law.
The drug Peddler Mohd.Arif S/o Mashoor Ali R/o Ramkot Tehsil Ramkot Distt.Kathua has been involved in many NDPS Act Cases the detail is as :-
(1)FIR No.91/2021 U/S 8/21/22/NDPS Act of P/S Billawar.
(2) FIR No. 09/2022 U/S 8/21/22/29/ NDPS Act of ANTF Jammu.
(3) FIR No. 09/2023 U/S 8/21/22/NDPS Act of P/S Vijaypur.
(4) FIR No.137/2026 U/S 9/21/22/25/29/NDPS Act of P/S Nagrota,Jammu have been registered in different Police Stations within J&K UT.The subject was also previously booked under PITNDPS vide Div.Com order No.11 of 2024 dated 29-01-2024.
Local residents have hailed the initiative of Kathua Police regarding the attachment of immovable property raised or used through illicit trafficking of narcotics by drug peddlers in Kathua district.
Kathua Police remains committed to its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and reiterates its resolve to make the district drug-free by targeting both narcotics networks and illegally acquired assets of drug offenders. We also appeal to the people of Kathua District to come forward and share information about any such illegal activity by dialing *112 or 9858034100
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Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, paid a visit to Baba Nagri in Wangath to pay obeisance at the revered shrine following the annual Urs of Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyani (RA), which concluded recently.
A large number of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participated in the 130th annual Urs. Dr. Farooq Abdullah offered Fateha Khawani at the shrine and emphasized the role of revered saints like Hazrat Baba Larvi Sahib (RA) in spreading Islamic teachings.
The shrine attracts devotees from various parts of the country, he noted. The occasion was attended by Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, Sajjad Nasheen of Dargah Baba Nagri, MP, Justice (Retd.) Husnain Masoodi, MLA Pampore, and Mian Mehar Ali, MLA Kangan.
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