Shopian, Jul 06:  Authorities in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have prohibited the bursting of firecrackers after 10 p.m. for the next two months, citing concerns over public safety, noise pollution and possible disruption to security operations.

In an order issued on Monday under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), District Magistrate Shishir Gupta said the restriction had been imposed with immediate effect to prevent public nuisance and maintain law and order.

The order prohibits the bursting of all kinds of fireworks, including firecrackers, aerial fireworks and series crackers, anywhere within the territorial jurisdiction of Shopian district after 10 p.m.

The administration said late-night firecracker bursts generate sudden, high-intensity noise that can cause panic, disturb public tranquillity and create confusion among security forces deployed in the district for maintaining law and order, particularly during anti-terror operations.

It also cited health concerns, saying noise pollution caused by fireworks can lead to respiratory distress, cardiovascular complications and sleep deprivation, while adversely affecting elderly people, infants, patients and students.

The district administration said the restrictions were in line with directives of the Supreme Court of India and the Central Pollution Control Board, which have prescribed time limits on the use of firecrackers to curb noise and air pollution.

The order will remain in force for two months unless withdrawn earlier or extended through a subsequent order.

Any violation of the order will invite penal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and other applicable provisions of law, the order said.

The administration said the order was being issued ex parte in view of its emergent nature and would be publicised through official notice boards as well as print and electronic media.

Srinagar, July 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a supplementary chargesheet against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, accusing him of masterminding the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, including 25 tourists and a local civilian.

The supplementary chargesheet was filed before the NIA Special Court in Jammu, naming Saeed both in his individual capacity and as the founder and chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF).

According to the NIA, Saeed has been charged under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, including offences related to waging war against India and conspiring from across the border to orchestrate the attack.

The agency said the supplementary chargesheet, filed in continuation of its original 1,597-page chargesheet, details Pakistan’s alleged role in the conspiracy, Hafiz Saeed’s involvement, and the evidence gathered during its scientific investigation and field inquiries.

The Pahalgam terror attack, carried out on April 22, 2025, targeted tourists on the basis of their religion, according to investigators. The attack left 25 tourists and one local resident dead, making it one of the deadliest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years.

The case was initially registered as FIR No. 25/2025 at Police Station Pahalgam in Anantnag district before being transferred to the NIA by the Ministry of Home Affairs following preliminary investigations by the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

In its first chargesheet, filed on December 15, 2025, the NIA had named Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt, three terrorists who were later killed during Operation Mahadev in July 2025, and two arrested accused. It had also chargesheeted the banned LeT/TRF as a legal entity for its alleged role in planning, facilitating and executing the attack.

The NIA said the investigation into the case remains ongoing as it continues efforts to unravel the larger cross-border conspiracy and identify all those involved in planning and supporting the attack.

Srinagar, July 6: Srinagar Airport authorities on Sunday said that no scheduled commercial flights will operate from the airport today.

In a passenger advisory, the authorities said, “As confirmed by the respective airlines, there are no scheduled commercial flights operating today from Srinagar Airport.”

They said flight operations on Monday and Tuesday will resume once the revised schedules are finalised and published by the respective airlines.

Following the recent withdrawal of the proposed NOTAM for Monday and Tuesday, airlines are in the process of revising and restoring their schedules in accordance with the updated operational status, officials said, adding, “This process may take a little time.”

Passengers have been advised to check the latest status of their flights directly with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport and to rely only on official channels for authentic updates.

“We appreciate your patience and cooperation,” the officials said.

Passenger Advisory ✈️

As confirmed by the respective airlines, there are no scheduled commercial flights operating today from Srinagar Airport.

Following the recent withdrawal of the proposed NOTAM for Monday and Tuesday, airlines are in the process of revising and restoring…

— Srinagar Airport (@SrinagarAirport) July 6, 2026