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One Dead, Seven Hospitalised After Consuming Wild Vegetable In J&K’s Rajouri

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One Dead, Seven Hospitalised After Consuming Wild Vegetable In J&K’s Rajouri
One person died while seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday.
The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable following which they started showing symptoms of food poisoning on Friday evening, they said.
The affected persons were initially shifted to the Community Health Centre in Kandi and later referred to the Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri for specialised treatment.
Officials said an elderly man, identified as Mohammad Hussain (60), died during treatment, while seven other members of the two families are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
“Prima facie, it is a case of food poisoning, but the matter is still under investigation,” a doctor said.
Officials said an investigation into the incident has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the poisoning. (Agencies)

Srinagar Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹6 Crore Of Notorious Drug Peddlers Under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan

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Srinagar Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹6 Crore Of Notorious Drug Peddlers Under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
Continuing its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Friday attached immovable properties and a vehicle worth nearly ₹6 crore belonging to notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
The action was carried out by Srinagar Police through Police Station Khanyar under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against three accused allegedly involved in multiple narcotics-related cases.
According to officials, the attached properties include a double-storeyed residential house along with eight shops constructed on 4.5 marlas of land at Koolipora, Khanyar, belonging to Nazir Ahmad Mir alias Nazir Lashkari. The property, valued at around ₹3.2 crore, was attached in connection with FIR No. 08/2020 registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Khanyar.
Police also attached a Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK01AW-8898 worth nearly ₹20 lakh, besides seven marlas of land and a temporary structure at Baghi Roop Singh, Miskeen Bagh, owned by Gulzar Ahmad Mir. The combined value of these assets has been estimated at approximately ₹1.8 crore. The attachment was carried out in connection with FIR No. 08/2026 registered under Sections 8/21/29 of the NDPS Act.
In another action, a single-storeyed residential house built on nine marlas of land at Lone Mohalla, Nowpora Khanyar, belonging to Zahid Manzoor Rather, was attached. The property is valued at nearly ₹80 lakh and was linked to FIR No. 96/2020 registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
Police said the attached assets were identified during investigation as illegally acquired properties generated through proceeds of drug trafficking and narcotics trade.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society and stated that strict action against drug peddlers and their illegally acquired assets will continue across Jammu and Kashmir under the ongoing anti-drug campaign. (KNC)

Experts Flag Cardiac Dangers Linked To Extreme Workouts, Unsupervised Supplement Use

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Experts Flag Cardiac Dangers Linked To Extreme Workouts, Unsupervised Supplement Use
The growing obsession with muscular physiques and rapid body transformations among the urban youth in India is fuelling dangerous misuse of steroids, stimulant-heavy pre-workout powders and unregulated gym supplements, with cardiologists warning of rising risks of arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden cardiac events in seemingly healthy young men.
The trend, amplified by social media fitness culture and online supplement marketing, is pushing many gym-goers towards products and exercise regimens that may severely strain the heart, said Dr Rahul Chandola, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon and Chairman, Institute of Heart and Lung Diseases.
“We are increasingly seeing young individuals with palpitations, abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure spikes and even early structural heart changes linked to unsupervised supplement or steroid use,” Chandola said.
“The concern is not exercise itself. Regular exercise protects the heart. The danger comes when people combine extreme workouts with stimulants, anabolic steroids, dehydration and unrealistic body-image expectations,” he said.
Sudden collapses and cardiac deaths among young fitness enthusiasts and amateur bodybuilders have become a growing concern not just in India but globally.
Dr Mayank Yadav, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at AIIMS, said many young consumers wrongly assume that supplements sold online or promoted by influencers are medically safe.
“People think if a product is available on an e-commerce platform or being used by fitness influencers, it must be harmless. That assumption is dangerous because many formulations are poorly regulated or consumed in unsafe quantities,” Yadav said.

India’s booming fitness economy and social media-driven “aesthetic fitness” culture are contributing significantly to the trend, he said.
Platforms such as Instagram and YouTube are flooded with transformation videos, supplement promotions and extreme fitness challenges targeting the youth, the doctor said.
Recent international scientific reviews have shown that anabolic-androgenic steroid use is associated with reduced heart pumping efficiency, thickening of heart walls and harmful cardiac remodelling.

“Preventive cardiology must evolve beyond routine blood reports. Advances in biosensor technology and AI-driven cardiovascular screening are enabling earlier and more accurate assessment of heart health,” Chandola said.
He added that emerging technologies such as iLiveConnect, an AI-powered wellness health care management platform, are helping shift healthcare towards proactive and preventive screening models capable of identifying hidden cardiac risk with greater precision and scalability.

“The future of heart care lies in early detection. If we can identify vulnerable individuals before symptoms appear, we can prevent many avoidable tragedies.”

Doctors also warn against the widespread use of stimulant-loaded pre-workout powders before intense gym sessions.

“These products may contain extremely high caffeine concentrations along with multiple stimulants. Some users consume double scoops or mix them with energy drinks, creating enormous cardiovascular stress,” Chandola said.

Yadav also advised young gym-goers to avoid shortcuts to rapid muscle gain and seek professional medical guidance before using performance-enhancing substances.

“Exercise and fitness routines should prioritise overall health and longevity rather than endangering the heart for appearance-driven goals or social media approval,” he said. (PTI)


House Of Notorious Husband-Wife Drug Peddler Duo Demolished In J&K’s Kulgam: Police

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House Of Notorious Husband-Wife Drug Peddler Duo Demolished In J&K’s Kulgam: Police
In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Police and District Administration jointly demolished the residential house of an alleged husband-wife drug peddler duo in Kulgam district involved in multiple NDPS cases.
Officials said the demolished property belonged to notorious drug peddlers Nafeez Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ramzan Dar, a resident of Brazloo Jagir, and his wife Rukiya Jan.
According to police records, Nafeez Ahmad Dar is involved in FIR No. 143/2020 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Yaripora and FIR No. 10/2021 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Kulgam.
His wife, Rukiya Jan, is also facing multiple narcotics-related cases, including FIR No. 27/2023 under Sections 8/20 and 21 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Anantnag and FIR No. 10/2024 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Yaripora. She is presently lodged in Central Jail Srinagar.
Police said the action was part of the ongoing drive to eradicate the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure used by drug peddlers in the region.(KNC)

ISIS Second In Command Eliminated, Says Trump

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ISIS Second In Command Eliminated, Says Trump
May 16: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) stated that the US military, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, eliminated the second-in-command of the global terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in a “complex and precise” military operation.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the “second in command of ISIS globally”, was eliminated during the joint operation, adding that the operation targeted him in Africa, where he was allegedly hiding.
“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing,” the post read.
Trump also thanked the Government of Nigeria for its cooperation in the mission
“He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS’s global operation is greatly diminished. Thank you to the Government of Nigeria for your partnership on this operation. GOD BLESS AMERICA!” the post added.
In June 2023, under then-President Joe Biden, the US State Department designated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
He was identified as a leader of ISIS with multiple aliases, including Abubakar Mainok and Abor Mainok.
As per the State Department, the designation stated that individuals associated with ISIS were subject to sanctions due to their role in terrorist activities and global operations of the group.
Last month, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 29 people in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, according to a statement issued by the group on Telegram.
The attack took place in the Guyaku community in the Gombi Local Government Area, where armed assailants targeted residents, leading to multiple fatalities.
Last year in December, the US also launched a “deadly” strike against the terror organisation in northwest Nigeria, noting that the strike targeted terrorists over the alleged killings of Christians.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even centuries! I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social.
In June 2025, over twenty people were killed in a militant attack on the home village of a Nigerian bishop, days after he testified before the US Congress about the persecution of Christians in the country. (Agencies)

‘If Pakistan Harbours Terrorists, Operates Against India…’: Army Chief’s Stern Message

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‘If Pakistan Harbours Terrorists, Operates Against India…’: Army Chief’s Stern Message
 In a stern military message to Islamabad, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not”.
At an interactive session hosted by ‘Uniform Unveiled’ at the Manekshaw Centre here, he was asked about how the Indian Army will respond if circumstances that led to Operation Sindoor last year comes up again.
The Army chief said, “If you have heard me earlier, what I have said… that Pakistan, if it continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not.”
His remarks at the event, ‘Sena Samwad’, came days after the country and the Indian military marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Gen Dwivedi’s remarks, though brief carried a blunt message to Pakistan, and reiterated India’s stand against terrorism.
Operation Sindoor was launched early on May 7 last year in retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, with Indian forces conducting precision strikes on multiple terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK).
Pakistan later also launched offensives against India, and all subsequent counter-offensives by India were also carried out under Operation Sindoor.
The military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, lasting nearly 88 hours, halted after they reached an understanding on the evening of May 10. (Agencies)

Sopore Police Conduct Raids At 15 Locations In UAPA Case Linked To JeI Network

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Sopore Police Conduct Raids At 15 Locations In UAPA Case Linked To JeI Network
Sopore Police, in coordination with security forces, on Friday carried out extensive search operations at more than 15 locations across Bomai, Warpora, Sopore and Tarzoo in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA case linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) network.
Officials said the searches were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into activities related to the proscribed organisation and its alleged associates operating in the area.
The raids were conducted simultaneously at multiple locations with the assistance of security personnel to collect evidence and verify suspected links connected with the unlawful activities case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Sources said documents, digital devices and other materials are being examined as part of the investigation. Authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle networks suspected of supporting banned organisations in the Valley.
Police officials stated that further investigation in the case is underway.(KNC)

NCW To Hold Fourth Edition Of ‘Shakti Samvaad’ In Srinagar; Focus On Women’s Rights, Safety

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NCW To Hold Fourth Edition Of ‘Shakti Samvaad’ In Srinagar; Focus On Women’s Rights, Safety
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is organising the fourth edition of its flagship consultation programme “Shakti Samvaad” in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing together state women commissions nationwide to deliberate on women’s rights, safety, empowerment and institutional coordination.
In a statement issued here on Saturday, the commission said the two-day consultation aims to strengthen cooperation between the NCW and state women commissions, and promote coordinated efforts for women’s welfare, grievance redressal and legal awareness.
The inaugural session will be addressed by Union minister Jitendra Singh, while NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will also address the gathering.
Senior government officials, legal experts, law enforcement representatives, policymakers and members of state women commissions are participating in the event, the commission said.
The consultation will include discussions on themes such as state progress snapshots, review of state laws from women’s rights perspective, recent Supreme Court and high court judgments concerning women, legal and institutional responses to stalking, and safeguards for women under the new labour codes.
“The discussions aim to strengthen policy coordination, improve grievance redressal mechanisms, promote legal awareness, and ensure effective implementation of women-centric laws and welfare measures,” the NCW said.
“Shakti Samvaad” is a flagship consultation initiative of the NCW aimed at fostering close coordination and continuous engagement between NCW and state women commissions.
The commission said this consultation in Srinagar aims at reinforcing NCW’s commitment to collaborative policymaking and strengthening institutions for women’s welfare across states.
It also reflects the growing participation of institutions and stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir and highlights the importance of inclusive dialogue and coordinated governance in advancing women’s rights and access to justice, the statement said.
The consultation will conclude with a valedictory session outlining key recommendations and a roadmap for continued cooperation between the NCW and state women commissions, the statement added.
As part of her visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Rahatkar will also participate in a series of programmes on May 19, including a gender sensitisation and POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act) awareness programme titled “Campus Calling” at Sher-e-Kashmir University, Kashmir; a ‘Jan Sunwai’ for grievance redressal, meetings with senior administrative officials, and the “Lal Ded National Award” ceremony, it said. (Agencies)

AICC General Secretary Calls For Comprehensive Policy To Combat Drug Abuse In J&K

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AICC General Secretary Calls For Comprehensive Policy To Combat Drug Abuse In J&K
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday expressed serious concern over the growing menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and called for a broader and comprehensive public policy intervention to protect the younger generation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said 806 persons were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 97 properties worth Rs 41.85 crore were attached and 97 properties worth Rs 41.85 crore were demolished between April 11 and May 13, as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Appreciating the ongoing campaign, Mir said that any drive against addiction and substance abuse cannot remain selective in nature and must address all forms of addiction affecting the society.
“There is a serious concern over the growing menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. It is been seen during the current campaign. There is an urgent need for a broader and more meaningful public policy intervention to safeguard the younger generation from addiction and social deterioration”, he said.
The Congress leader said that alcohol addiction, particularly among youth, has emerged as a major social and public health concern and deserves equal attention alongside narcotic substances.
Referring to the increasing public discourse on regulation of liquor outlets, Mir said that the growing demand from various sections of society for phased restrictions on liquor sales deserves thoughtful and sensitive consideration by the government.
Citing examples from other states, he said Bihar and Gujarat have already implemented prohibition policies, while Tamil Nadu had reportedly shut down hundreds of liquor outlets, especially those operating near religious places, schools and densely populated localities, in response to public sentiment and social concerns.
Mir said that when several states across the country can initiate corrective measures in the larger public interest, “there is no reason why Jammu and Kashmir cannot begin a serious consultation process on regulating the unchecked availability and promotion of alcohol, particularly in vulnerable and sensitive areas”.
He also expressed concern over the easy availability of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors and alleged violations of regulations prohibiting their sale near educational institutions.
The Congress leader urged authorities to strictly enforce laws governing tobacco and alcohol sales, particularly around schools, colleges, religious institutions and public places frequented by youth.
The issue, Mir said, should not be viewed merely through the prism of revenue generation, but through its long-term social, moral and health implications on families and society.
He asserted that any policy initiative in this regard must be balanced, peoplecentric and evolved through public consultation while keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivities of Jammu and Kashmir.
Appealing for a collective action, Mir urged civil society organisations, religious leaders, parents, youth groups and policymakers to work together towards building a healthier and addiction-free society, stating that the future of the younger generation must remain the foremost priority of all stakeholders. (Agencies)

Budgam Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹80 Lakhs Of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act

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Budgam Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹80 Lakhs Of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act
Continuing its intensified crackdown against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Budgam Police on Thursday attached properties worth around ₹80 lakhs belonging to two alleged drug peddlers in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
According to police officials, a one-storey residential house valued at nearly ₹30 lakhs belonging to Ghulam Nabi Wani, son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani, a resident of Chitroo Dangarpora Chadoora, was attached in connection with FIR No. 181/2025 registered under Sections 8/20/29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chadoora.
Police said that during investigation of the case last year, more than 300 kilograms of Poppy Husk/Fukki was recovered from the premises. Investigations further revealed that the property had allegedly been acquired through proceeds generated from narcotics trafficking and was being used for storage, processing and distribution of contraband substances.
In another action, Budgam Police attached a two-storeyed residential house worth approximately ₹50 to ₹55 lakhs belonging to Mohd Hashim Raina, son of Abdul Samad, a resident of Hassipora Chadoora.
The property was attached in connection with FIR No. 35/2026 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chadoora. Officials said that during investigation of the case, more than 9 kilograms of Charas-like substance had been recovered last month from a band saw mill at Kasermulla village in Chadoora.
Police said the action was taken under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics networks and target assets created through the illegal drug trade.
Budgam Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the menace of drugs from society and warned that strict legal action would continue against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking and related unlawful activities.(KNC)
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