Srinagar, Dec 01: Continuing its special drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday seized 05 Tractors & 01 Tipper involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals from different areas falling under the jurisdiction of PS Kangan, PS Gund and PP Sonamarg respectively.

The vehicles were found transporting minerals without valid permission and were subsequently seized on the spot by concerned police teams in coordination with the Geology and Mining Department.

Police reiterated its firm resolve to take strict action against those involved in such unlawful activities. They advised the genera public to refrain from indulging in illegal mining and transportation of minerals.

Police added that strict legal action shall be taken against the violators.

Srinagar, Dec 01: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested a man in connection with the Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case, sources said.

The arrested individual has been identified as Shafat Ahmad Shungloo, son of Saif-ud-Din, a resident of Hawal and presently putting up at Ishber Nishat, sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), adding that Shungloo was taken into custody by the CBI from Police Station Nishat.

They said the arrest comes as part of the agency’s ongoing proceedings in the 1989 abduction case, in which multiple accused have been examined in recent years as the trial continues before the designated court.

Further details from the CBI are awaited.

Ganderbal, Dec 01: District Police Ganderbal on Monday secured life imprisonment for a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, with the court also awarding additional sentences and fines under the Indian Penal Code.

Officials said the accused, Varinder Thakur of Sariswa village in Bihar, was convicted by the Principal Sessions Court, Ganderbal, under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000.

The court further sentenced the convict to one year’s imprisonment with a fine of Rs 1,000 under Section 342 IPC and two years’ imprisonment with a fine of Rs 2,000 under Section 506 IPC.

Police said the conviction followed a strong trial in which the prosecution successfully proved the charges. The case was prosecuted by public prosecutor Shafat Ahmad Bhat, with additional public prosecutor Jehangir Rafiqi also arguing on behalf of the State.

The investigation was conducted by PSI Rayees Ahmad, whose role was described by officials as thorough and professional.

District Police said the judgment reflects its firm stance against crimes involving children and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for victims through strict legal action. (KNT)

Srinagar, Dec 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday welcomed the intervention made by National Conference leader Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan in the Rajya Sabha, where the issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was raised on the opening day of the Parliament session.

In a post on social media, Omar Abdullah said Ramzan had used the very first available opportunity in the Upper House to remind the Union government of its commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He described the move as timely and significant, signaling the party’s intent to keep the issue alive in Parliament.

The post quoted Ramzan as having said that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir has been left with “no powers” and that real authority continues to remain with the Lieutenant Governor.

The National Conference also posted a statement asserting that the J&K government has been rendered ineffective and that all major administrative authority rests with the LG. [KNT]

Srinagar, Dec 01: J&K Police have successfully solved a fatal hit-and-run case within two hours of the incident in Kulgam, officials said today.

“Earlier today, a road accident occurred at Nipora, Mirbazar, in which Abdul Ahad Khanday son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday, (aged 87 years) resident of Nipora Mirbazar, was hit by an unknown vehicle while crossing the road. The injured was shifted to GMC Anantnag, where he was declared brought dead,” read a police statement.

Acting swiftly, J&K Police obtained and analysed CCTV footage, through which the vehicle involved was identified as a white Mahindra Bolero bearing registration No. JK03L-9171.

The said vehicle was subsequently seized. The driver involved in the accident has been identified as Sheikh Burhan Tariq son of Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Qazigund, (aged 21 years).

He has been arrested and further legal proceedings under relevant sections of law are underway.

Srinagar, Dec 01: Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav (IPS) on Monday said ‘Operation Sindoor’ will continue as long as there are “misadventures” from Pakistan. He asserted that the forces are maintaining full preparedness to tackle any provocation from across the Line of Control (LoC).

Speaking at the BSF’s Annual Press Meet 2024–2025 held at Humhama, IG Yadav said ‘Operation Sindoor’ is still underway to counter cross-border infiltration and terror infrastructure across the LoC.

“We are fully prepared to give a befitting reply to any attempt from across,” he said.

Yadav revealed that while infiltration methods have slightly changed with new routes emerging, close coordination between the BSF and Army has helped neutralise several attempts. “Our intelligence grid is strong, and every input is followed up swiftly,” he said.

The IG BSF also warned of growing narco-terror activities being pushed from across the LoC, calling it “a bigger internal threat aimed at targeting Kashmiri youth and funding terror”.

He further noted that some launching pads have been shifted deeper into Pakistani territory after sustained Indian strikes, adding that surveillance and operational readiness remain high. —(KNO)

Srinagar, Dec 01: The woman who had set herself on fire at Pratap Park in Srinagar on Saturday succumbed to her burn injuries early Monday morning at SMHS Hospital, officials said.

According to officials, the woman (36) had poured petrol over herself and set herself ablaze inside the public park, triggering panic among visitors. Locals present at the spot had rushed to intervene and managed to extinguish the flames before police personnel shifted her in critical condition to the hospital for treatment.

Hospital sources said that the woman had suffered extensive burns and was put under intensive medical care soon after admission. Despite sustained efforts by doctors, she failed to recover from the severity of her injuries.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and an investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances that led to the extreme step. [KNT]

Sopore, Dec 01: Police in Sopore on Monday said they have solved two separate theft cases by arresting the accused persons and recovering the stolen property.

According to officials, Police Station Bomai received a complaint from Abdul Rashid Mir of Nathipora alleging theft of goods from his shop, Al-Fajar Departmental Store.

Following the complaint, an FIR (No. 60/2025) under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the BNS was registered and investigation began.

During questioning of multiple suspects, police zeroed in on Ghulam Mohammad Lone, son of Abdul Jabbar Lone of Yahama Handwara, on November 29.

Police said the accused confessed during questioning and disclosed that the stolen items were concealed in an orchard near the river in Nathipora. The property was later recovered from the mentioned location.

In the second case, Police Post Bus Stand under Police Station Sopore received a complaint from Ghulam Mohammad Kanjwal of Sir Syed Abad about theft of cash from his bakery shop.

An FIR (No. 268/2025) under Sections 305 and 331(3) of the BNS was registered.

Police traced and arrested the accused, Shakir Sadiq Bhat, within 12 hours from the premises of SDH Sopore.

During interrogation, he revealed the location of the stolen cash, which was subsequently recovered, officials said.

Police said further investigation in both cases is underway. (KNS).