Srinagar, Nov 9: In continuation of its intensified campaign against Over Ground Workers (OGWs), Jammu and Kashmir Nationals operating from Pakistan (JKNOPs), and other terror associates, Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a massive crackdown across multiple districts, including Sopore, Handwara, Baramulla, Pulwama, and Awantipora on Saturday.

Police said that the coordinated operations, conducted over the past two days, were based on credible intelligence inputs indicating the presence of individuals and networks involved in aiding terrorist elements.

Police, assisted by other security agencies, carried out extensive Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at dozens of locations suspected to be linked with terror handlers and their local supporters.

During the operations, several suspects were questioned to ascertain their roles in providing logistical, financial, or ideological assistance to active terrorists and cross-border handlers. Incriminating materials, including mobile phones, digital devices, and documents, were seized from various premises for detailed forensic and technical examination.

In Sopore and Handwara, searches were conducted at over 30 locations, focusing on areas with suspected terror support activity. Police said the operations aimed to disrupt local networks providing shelter and resources to terrorist elements.

In Baramulla, the Police executed wide-ranging preventive measures across the district.

Searches were carried out at 25 properties linked to Pakistan or PoK-based Kashmiri natives, with 19 individuals bound down under preventive laws.

Additionally, 22 properties associated with OGWs were searched, leading to the preventive detention of several suspects. Authorities also inspected 73 SIM vendors to ensure compliance with subscriber verification norms and checked over 200 vehicles at strategic checkpoints.

Similarly, in Pulwama, multiple raids targeted individuals associated with JKNOP networks, OGWs, and those booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), including some currently out on bail.

Police emphasised that all searches were conducted lawfully, in the presence of family members, and yielded valuable leads for further investigation.

In Awantipora, joint teams of Police and security forces launched coordinated CASOs at several suspected locations under the supervision of the SSP Awantipora.

Identity verification of numerous individuals was carried out, and suspicious premises were thoroughly searched. Police officials said that these operations form part of a larger, sustained effort to dismantle the terror ecosystem, eliminate ground-level support to militancy, and strengthen the region’s security apparatus.

Srinagar, Nov 9: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday dared Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take oath on the Holy Quran that he does not have any ties with the BJP.

A statement of the BJP issued here said that addressing a rally at Ompora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Sharma, who is also the Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, launched a scathing attack on CM Omar, accusing him of “political hypocrisy” and “double standards”.

He said that the NC leadership was desperately trying to mislead the people to obstruct the BJP’s growing influence and development-oriented agenda in J&K.

Sharma said that the NC is leaving no stone unturned to spread misinformation and create confusion among the people of Budgam for political gain.

In a bold challenge, he dared CM Omar to swear on the Holy Quran before the people of Jammu and Kashmir, affirming that he has not been involved in any backdoor political manoeuvres or secret power deals.

“The people deserve leaders who stand by truth and principles, not those who change their stance to suit their ambitions,” Sharma said.

He reminded the people that it was widely known that CM Omar made several attempts to forge an alliance with the BJP after the 2014 J&K Assembly elections, but the BJP’s principled leadership outrightly rejected such overtures, upholding its commitment to integrity, transparency, and public trust.

“The NC leadership should stop playing double politics and introspect on its repeated failures. The BJP’s politics is rooted in development, nationalism, and service to the people, not in opportunism or deceit,” Sharma said.

He said that the BJP would continue to expand its outreach across J&K, working tirelessly for peace, progress, and prosperity for every citizen without discrimination.

Srinagar, Nov 9: Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, Dr S Muhammad Salim Khan, was conferred with fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS) Award which was presided by Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Governor of Haryana during the convocation of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) during 65th annual conference of NAMS (NAMSCON 2025) held at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

A statement of GMC Srinagar issued here said that Dr Khan has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Medicine Sciences (India) for the year 2025 in recognition of his academic excellence and professional achievements.

He was elected as a member of NAMS a decade ago.

Dr Khan is the second NAMS fellow from GMC Srinagar, the first being Prof Syed Naseer Ahmad Shah, former Principal and Dean, who was awarded FAMS in 1979.

He has done MBBS and MD in Social and Preventive Medicine (now called Community Medicine) from Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, under the University of Kashmir (KU), and has also done Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) and ICMR-sponsored Post-Graduate Diploma in Bioethics (PGD Bioethics) from IGNOU.

Dr Khan has a Certificate of Achievement of MECOR Level 1, 2, and 3 from the American Thoracic Society.

He achieved a two-year FAIMER fellowship with distinction from Foundation for Advancement of Medical Education and Research (FAIMER, Philadelphia) at PSG-FAIMER Regional Institute, Coimbatore in 2013, being the first FAIMER fellow from GMC Srinagar.

Dr Khan has also been conferred fellowship awards in recognition of his contributions to Public Health by the Indian Public Health Association (FIPHA), the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (FIAPSM), and the Indian Medical Association – Academy of Medical Specialties (FIAMS).

He has around 150 research publications to his credit, including publications in The Lancet, The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, BMJ Open, PLOS journal series (PLOS One, PLOS Medicine, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases), and IJMR.

Dr Khan has been the principal investigator of over a dozen multi-centric studies, including vaccine trials.

He’s a member of around 20 committees established by government and other agencies and is also a member of about 30 international and national professional and humanitarian societies and bodies.

Dr Khan is chairman of two institutional ethics committees and a member of a few more institutional ethics committees and review boards of various universities, institutions, and medical colleges in J&K.

He has been the unit head of the international chair in bioethics (previously UNESCO chair in bioethics) since 2015.

Dr Khan is also currently president of J&K Medical Council, overseeing registration of allopathic doctors and ethical conduct of medical practitioners, and also conducted one conference (JK MEDICON 2025) and CME on Bioethics and Medical Education by international faculty this year under the J&K Medical Council banner.

As HOD Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar, he has also been conducting workshops in quantitative and qualitative research methodology, systematic review, and meta-analysis for faculty and resident doctors over the last 11 years.

Dr Khan organised a four-day 52nd annual national-level conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSMCON 2025) in April this year at SKICC Srinagar with over 1200 registered delegates.

He appears regularly in the media for health awareness and advisories, and has created an institutional health awareness platform on YouTube titled Kashealth, supported by J&K National Health Mission.

Srinagar, Nov 09: Nine people, including a woman, were detained on Sunday as Counter Intelligence Kashmir carried out raids across the Valley as part of its crackdown on online terror networks.

Acting on credible intelligence about the online glorification of terrorism and the radicalisation of youth, a spokesperson said the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) teams targeted 10 specific locations in Srinagar, Kulgam, Baramulla, Shopian, and Pulwama.

“In a sweeping crackdown on online terror networks, CIK launched coordinated raids across Kashmir Valley today, sending a decisive message against extremism and cyber abuse,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

“This robust operation, conducted with support from local police, focused on individuals alleged to be misusing social media platforms to incite violence, spread anti-national propaganda, and foster communal hatred,” he said.

The official said nine suspects, including one woman, have been detained. “A cache of incriminating evidence, ranging from SIM cards and mobile phones to tablets and a variety of digital devices, has been seized for forensic examination,” he said.

The spokesperson said the material recovered is expected to yield critical leads, paving the way for further investigation and additional enforcement action.

“This action underscores our commitment to safeguarding public order and the internal security of the region by rooting out digital threats at their source,” he said, adding the crackdown is just the beginning of an intensified fight against online terrorism and unlawful digital activity.

He said more raids and detentions are imminent as authorities remain steadfast in upholding peace in the Valley and protecting Kashmir’s youth from the influence of Pakistan-backed terrorist handlers and violent extremism.

Budgam, Nov 09: In order to facilitate smooth conduct of electoral process in District Budgam, to denote the end of campaigning period and start of silence period of campaigning, the District Magistrate (DM) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat issues Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS throughout the District.

According to the order issued from the Office of District Magistrate Budgam, the restrictions have been imposed in District under Section 163 BNSS from 6:00 pm on November 9 , 2025 (Sunday) till 6:00pm on November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) in wake of the scheduled Polling in the 27 Assembly segment in the District and to uphold the sanctity of democratic principles.

The order further reads that there shall be ban on unlawful assembly as per the section 189 of BNS and any procession or rally shall be prohibited to prevent any law and order problem, and no person shall convene, hold , attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection with the Elections.