Police on Wednesday recovered 250 grams of Heroin worth nearly Rs 2 crore during a smuggling bid during which one of the two smugglers died in a road accident while his accomplice has been arrested in J&K’s Udhampur, officials said.

“On 3.08.2022 at about 2230 hours patrolling party of police station Udhampur which was on patrolling duty near Gole mela patrol pump noticed two persons moving in a suspicious manner, ” police said.

“On seeing police party both persons ran towards main road. One person while on run was knocked down by unknown vehicle and said person got seriously injured. Police party on duty immediately shifted the injured person to District Hospital from where he was referred to GMC Jammu and during treatment he succumbed to his injuries,” it added.

The deceased has been identified as Mukhtiar Ahmed son of Khalil ur Rehman of Prada tangdhar kupwara. His other accomplice namely Jagtar Singh son of jarnail Singh of Pakhopur Taran Taran punjab was immediately nabbed. Police said after thorough search of his vehicle heroine approximately 250 gm of was found along with huge cash amounting to rupees 19134030/- (One crore ninety one lakh thirty four thousands and thirty of different denominations was recovered.

A a case under relevants sections has been registered and investigation set into motion, police said adding preliminary investigation reveals that both the persons were involved in the narco trade while detailed investigation of the case is going on.

A man died after being hit by a vehicle, while another one was arrested along with heroine and cash over one crore during a dramatic chase by police in Udhampur district, police said on Thursday.
In a statement, police said that on Wednesday patrolling party of police station Udhampur which was on duty near Gole Mela patrol pump noticed two persons moving in a suspicious manner.
The statement reads that on seeing the police party both persons ran towards main road and one person while on the run was knocked down by unknown vehicle, injuring him seriously.
It reads that police party on duty immediately shifted the injured person to district hospital from where he was referred to GMC Jammu and during treatment he succumbed to his injuries.
“He (deceased person) has been identified as Mukhtiar Ahmed s/o Khalil ur Rehman of Kupwara. His other accomplice Jagtar Singh S/o Jarnail Singh of Punjab was immediately nabbed and after thorough search of his vehicle heroine approximately 250 gm was found along with huge cash amounting to Rs 1, 91, 34, 030 of different denominations,” it reads.
The statement said a case under relevant sections has been registered and investigation has been set into motion.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that both the persons were involved in the narco trade. However, detailed investigation of the case is going on,” it added.

State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday filed chargesheet before Kupwara court against SIM card sellers for allegedly using forged documents.

The charge sheet was filed before the court in case FIR No. 08/2022 u/s 420, 468, 471, 120-B, 201 IPC of P/S CIK/SIA against two accused persons namely Idress Ahmad Baba alias Idress Pir son of Abdul Ahad resident of Wuder Payeen Handwara and Asif Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Jamal Dar resident of Khaipora Rajwara Handwara who are in judicial custody, news agency GNS reported.

The accused are agents of franchisee namely Bin-amin communication Zachaldara Handwara. The case was registered in Police Station CIK/SIA Srinagar. The franchisee/POS was found issuing SIM cards through uploading fake documents and using fraudulent means for carrying out illegal activities, the SIA said.

On the basis of evidence collected, allegations were proved against the above mentioned accused persons who had issued SIMs by forging the election cards of different persons without their knowledge, it added.

Fresh batches of more than 550 pilgrims proceeded through the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal to Amarnath on Thursday to pay obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine, officials said.
They said more than 300 pilgrims had paid obeisance at the cave shrine till 11 am taking the total number of people who paid obeisance at the cave shrine to 2, 99,646 so far since the pilgrimage commenced on June 30.
New batches of devotees were allowed to proceed from the traditional Nunwan Pahalgam base camp in south Kashmir and shortest Baltal via Dumail in Ganderbal district on Thursday amid pleasant weather conditions.
As many as 247 pilgrims including 31 women and 1 child proceeded from Baltal on foot and on ponies via Domail to cave shrine of Amarnath to pay obeisance earlier in the day.
As many as 147 pilgrims were also airlifted by chopper from Baltal for paying their obeisance there till 10 am on Thursday. More than 300 pilgrims also proceed from the traditional Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam and at halting points of Chandanwari and Panjtarni in south Kashmir on the day.
Kashmir Weather, an independent observatory mostly dry weather will remain dry and there is a possibility of a short shower towards afternoon/evening.

 Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that given the enormous resources in the region, there was no need for the youth to pick up arms in 1990.
Addressing a gathering at Ranipora, Mattan, Anantnag, the LG, said that J&K has been bestowed with enormous resources and potential. “There was no need for the youth to pick up arms (in 1990). Even today, some people not happy with the region’s peace continue to misguide young boys,” the LG said.
He said that post 2019, the pace of development has touched new heights. “Before 2019, only 6 km roads were constructed and today 20 kms are being constructed. Before 2019, only 2500 kms were macdemised and today 7500 kms of road are being macdamised per day,” the LG said.
He said today J&K farmers are most happy people given their income. “We are best UT after Punjab and Haryana as far as farmer’s income is concerned,” the LG said.
He said that government led by him is committed to the welfare of Artisans. The LG inaugurated Rs 4.50 Cr Martand Chainstitch cluster. The cluster has been established by the J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) under Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries being administered by Ministry of MSME (GOI), meant for development of clusters to make the traditional industries more productive & competitive. Speaking on the occasion, Sinha reiterated the commitment of his administration in preserving the traditional arts turning moribund for lack of promotion and patronization and stated that UT administration is alive to the aspirations of associated artisans and workers.
He acknowledged the sheer grit and perseverance of these artisans which has let this master craft transfer from generation to generation. He ensured them that every effort would be made to make these traditional handicrafts more remunerative and lucrative for the artisan community.
“There is heartfelt attachment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji towards all Indian trades and crafts. With the active support of the Central Government, the administration is extending every possible hand-holding support so that the age-old and pristine craftsmanship is preserved in its true essence. He outlined that he personally would be more than happy to materialize whatever this community desires to be done by his administration,” the LG said, adding that every country and society in itself is identified by the specific arts, crafts and music. “Kashmir is known for its exquisite crafts and craftsmanship. I am indebted to the artisan community of the UT for professing art forms and possessing skill sets that are renowned not only in Country but world over.”
Vice Chairperson, J&K KVIB, Dr Hina Shafi Bhat announced that the establishment of the Crewel embroidery cluster is one among many steps the Board is taking for promotion of traditional arts and crafts. “Crewel work is pristine in nature which is predominantly done by women are predominantly,” she said. (KNO)

Srinagar, Aug 4 (IANS): Individuals’s Convention Chief Sajad Lone on Thursday appealed to Union House Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha to make sure the discharge of Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

In a sequence of tweets, Lone stated that Mirwaiz is a non secular head and his continued detention for the final 4 years is against the law in opposition to him. He stated the Mirwaiz has himself been a sufferer of violence and leads forces of moderation and has caught to utterances which signify the true essence of Islam.

Lone tweeted: “Spare a thought for @MirwaizKashmir He’s beneath continued detention for the final 4 years. And none of us has talked about him. My apologies. We could differ politically however he conjures up us as a non secular head. A non secular head who spearheaded the forces of moderation.”

“@MirwaizKashmir has caught to utterances that are reasonable and signify the true essence of Islam. He has non secular duties. His continued incarceration is against the law in opposition to him and in opposition to all these whom he conjures up at a non secular degree.”

“humble attraction to @AmitShah sahib and @manojsinha_ sahib to please guarantee that he’s launched as quickly as attainable. He has himself been a sufferer of violence. Let it’s recognized. There r many wars in Kashmir. And in our actual struggle he’s an unapologetic reasonable.”