Srinagar, Feb 21: In a strong and decisive strike against terror operatives and their support structures, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam today attached immovable property of a JKNOP involved in FIR No. 58/2024 of Police Station Khag, registered under Sections 7/25, 18, 20, and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The officials said the attached property belongs to Ghulam Nabi Najar, son of Late Abdul Jabbar, resident of Gamgulla Khansahib. The property comprises 01 Kanal and 16 Marlas of prime land under Khasra No. 796, Khewat No. 144, and Khata No. 439, situated at village Gamgulla Khansahib.

The action has been executed under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) after completing all legal formalities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing crackdown against terror-linked elements operating in the district.

This high-impact move sends an unequivocal message to those involved in anti-national and unlawful activities will not only face criminal prosecution but will also lose the very assets that sustain such networks, officials said, and added, J&K Police is aggressively targeting the financial and logistical backbone of terror outfits and their cross-border sponsors

J&K Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and affirmed that relentless action will continue until every support network is dismantled and peace is fully secured.

Srinagar, Feb 21: Continuing its drive against illegal mining activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla under the jurisdiction of Police Post Delina intercepted a vehicle (tipper) bearing registration number JK04C-1750 found carrying illegally extracted sand.

According to the statement, the vehicle was immediately detained and challaned through the officials of the Geology & Mining Department under relevant provisions of law.

J&K Police remain committed to taking strict action against illegal mining and appeal to the public to report such activities to the nearest police unit, statement reads.

Srinagar, Feb 21: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of betraying the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, alleging political deceit, double standards and governance failures, particularly on employment.

Speaking at the BJP’s Mega Joining Programme at SKICC, Srinagar, Sharma said the NC had misled voters during the 2024 Assembly elections by promising restoration of Article 370. He asserted that Article 370 “is history” and would not return.

He also questioned the NC’s repeated reference to “special status,” claiming the term has no constitutional basis as projected by the party, and said he had challenged the government in the Assembly to substantiate its claims.

Accusing the Abdullah family of double standards, Sharma alleged that while NC leaders criticise the BJP publicly, they have historically aligned with it for political power. He urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to question these contradictions.

Sharma further criticised the NC’s past governance, alleging failure to deliver on promises related to autonomy resolutions and financial packages.

He accused the government of outsourcing around 24,000 jobs instead of filling them through a transparent recruitment process. “The posts were handed over to a private company without open advertisements, written examinations or interviews, thereby depriving deserving youth,” he alleged.

“Poor parents educate their children with the hope of government jobs. Bypassing recruitment processes is an injustice to 24,000 youth,” Sharma said, warning of protests if the decision is not reversed.

He demanded that the government disclose details of the company involved and the recruitment mechanism, adding that the BJP would raise the issue both inside and outside the Assembly.

Sharma also criticised the government over its promise of providing 200 units of free electricity, alleging that it was attempting to attribute the benefit to central schemes instead of fulfilling its own commitment.

He urged party workers to counter what he described as misinformation at the grassroots level and said the BJP would continue to raise issues related to governance, employment and transparency.

The event also witnessed several political workers joining the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders. —(KNO)

Srinagar, Feb 21: Security forces on Saturday detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said.

The IED was kept inside a bag and placed on the roadside at Gulab Sheikh Mohalla near Kohestan Colony in the district’s Safapora area, they said.

Officials said a bomb disposal squad has been called to the spot.

Further details are awaited.

Srinagar, Feb 21: Seven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in a road accident in the Dagpora area of Srinagar on Saturday, officials said.

Officials said that the accident occurred at Umar Hair, Dagpora Road in Ahmad Nagar when the driver of a BP bunker vehicle lost control, causing the vehicle to skid off the road and plunge into a water canal.

They said injured personnel were shifted to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura for treatment.

The injured have been identified as Naginder Singh (36), Ajit Kumar Ram (36), Raj Kishore Rai (40), Amit Kumar Yadav (38), Rajdhan Ram (55), Mankar Kumar (40) and Neeraj Kumar (45).

All the injured personnel are stated to be stable and have sustained multiple injuries, they added.—(KNC)

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday placed an SMC engineer under suspension for substandard macadamisation and other works executed over the past two years.

According to an order, Imtiaz Ahmad, in-charge Executive Engineer (Civil), SMC, has been suspended with immediate effect pending an inquiry into his conduct under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules.

During the suspension period, Ahmad will remain attached to the Office of the Chief Engineer, PWD, Zone North, Kashmir, and will be entitled to suspension allowance as per rules, the order said.

The government also directed that the charge of Executive Engineer, City Roads (SMC) Division, will be held by Fareed Ahmad Khan, in-charge Executive Engineer, PWD Division, Dalgate.

In a related development, Sushil Kumar, in-charge Chief Engineer, PWD, Zone North, Kashmir, has been appointed as the inquiry officer to probe the allegations of substandard roadwork and other developmental projects executed in the last two years.

The inquiry officer has been asked to submit his report within 30 days, while Fareed Ahmad Khan will act as the presenting officer in the case, the order added.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said the engineer was suspended following receipt of a report called from the department after allegations were raised by an MLA in the House.