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| From villages to contract killings: Emergence of dangerous Supari killers stuns Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 19: The sensational daylight murder of a medical shop cashier in Chandigarh has exposed a disturbing new dimension of organised crime, sending shockwaves through security and law-enforcement agencies. Investigators have uncovered what they describe as an emerging trend of "Supari killers" (contract killers) being recruited from rural areas of Jammu to execute murders outside the Union Territory, a development that has raised serious concerns among security agencies.
The revelation came after a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Chandigarh Police led to the arrest of six members of an interstate criminal network allegedly involved in the brazen killing of a cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh.
Officials said that all six accused arrested in connection with the murder are natives of rural areas of Jammu province, marking what investigators believe is one of the first major cases in which local youths from the region have allege... | |
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| Hizbul terrorist's father, a Forest Deptt employee, arrested in Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 19: Intensifying its campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem across Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have arrested five alleged terror sympathisers, including a Forest Department employee who is the father of a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militant, in separate operations in Kishtwar and Shopian districts.
The arrests were made as part of an ongoing drive to identify and neutralise networks that provide logistical, financial, and operational support to terrorist outfits operating in the Union Territory.
In a significant breakthrough, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Kishtwar Police arrested two persons from the Tandar-Dachan area of Kishtwar distr... | |
| | | | Home Ministry actively engaged with Supreme Court to address case pendency: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said his ministry is "actively engaged" with the Supreme Court to work out a new system for reducing the pendency of cases in the apex court and high courts, and ensure timely justice for people. Speaking at the inauguration of the All India Fingerprint Conference-2026 organised by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) here, Shah stressed that police and forensic experts should accurately collect evidence from ... | |
| | | | Cong suspends statehood Padyatra after first day, raising questions within political circles | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 19: The Congress party's decision to suspend its much-publicized five-day Padyatra for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir after just one day has sparked discussions and raised eyebrows in political circles.
Launched under the campaign slogan "Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq", the Padyatra was projected as a major mass-contact programme aimed at mobilizing public support for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The party had announced that the march would continue for five days across different parts of Jammu city and would culminate in a strong public message in support of statehood.
The campaign formally began on June 14, with a ... | |
| | | | Bandipora: Woman delivers baby on roadside, CMO orders probe | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 19: The health authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district have ordered an inquiry into the alleged roadside delivery of a woman shortly after she was discharged from a government hospital, officials said on Friday.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora has constituted a five-member committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident involving Hafeeza Begum of Chechinar Aloosa and submit its findings within two days, they said.
According to officials, the woman was admitted to District Hospital Bandipora for delivery and kept under observation. She was later discharged after being informed that childbirth was not imminent.
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| | | | Maintain high-level of operational readiness: IGP Birdi to forces | | Amarnath Yatra | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 19: Ahead of the annual Amarnath yatra, Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Friday directed the force to remain alert to meet all security and logistical challenges, and maintain a high-level of operational readiness.
In preparation for the 57-day yatra, which is scheduled to begin July 3, Birdi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, briefed zonal officers and sector officers to review coordination, and operational preparedness along the yatra rout... | |
| | | | Foxglove blooms turn Bhaderwah into new eco-tourism attraction | | | | Early Times Report
Bhaderwah/Jammu, June 19: The vast stretches of bell-shaped white, pink and purple foxglove flowers have drawn several eco-tourism lovers and flower enthusiasts to the Bhaderwah valley to see the European species flourishing naturally in the Himalayan landscape.
This has led to locals and tourism stakeholders calling for the promotion of the region as a unique floral destination.
The flowering plant, digitalis purpurea, commonly known as foxglove and native to Europe and parts of the Mediterranean region, has covered large patches of high-altitude meadows and slopes across Bhaderwah, officials said.
"The flowers are currently in full bloom in areas including Jai... | |
| | | | Migrant land fraud case: 5 accused booked in Baramulla | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 19: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has intensified its investigation into an alleged multi-crore migrant land fraud case by conducting a search operation at a residential property in Banit area of Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
Officials said the search was carried out in connection with a case registered at Police Station EOW Kashmir under relevant provisions of law. The case pertains to the a... | |
| | | | ACB files charge sheet against fire services official in bribery case | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 19: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday filed a charge sheet before the Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Baramulla, against a Fire & Emergency Services official accused of demanding and accepting a bribe for facilitating the issuance of a Fire Safety No Objection Certificate (NOC). According to an official statement, the charge sheet has been filed against Nisar Ahmad Wani, then Senior Fireman (Belt No. 1748) posted at Fire... | |
| | | | SPO disengaged from service | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 19: Police in Kathua district have disengaged an SPO from service after he was allegedly found involved in corrupt practices and remained unauthorizedly absent from duty.
An order issued by SSP Kathua stated that the action against SPO Rishi Sharma was taken on the basis of information received from the District Special Branch.
The disengaged SPO has been directed to deposit all uniform items and arms/ammunition issued to him, while his post has been declared vacant. ... | |
| | | | 4 F&ES officials suspended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 19: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir, has placed four officials under suspension following their arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central Jammu.
According to an order issued by Director Fire and Emergency Services Alok Kumar, the suspended officials are Leading Fireman Farooq Ahmad Wani and Firemen Mohammad Abdul Qayoom, Feroz Ahmad Yatoo and Shameem Ahmad Dar.... | |
| | | | Suspended cop held with Heroin-like substance | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 19: A suspended Jammu and Kashmir Police constable was apprehended during an overnight naka checking operation in Srinagar and found in possession of a heroin-like substance, officials said on Friday The accused has been identified as Asif Rehman Reshi, son of Abdul Rehman Reshi, a resident of Bonpora, Batamaloo. Officials said he was serving as a constable in Jammu and Kashmir Police and has remained under suspension since 2025.
During a naka checking operation conducted by a police party from Police Station Shergari at Alochi Bagh Bund, the suspect was intercepted and subjected to personal search.
Police said approximately seven grams of heroin-lik... | |
| | | | Operation Sheruwali enters 28th day | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, June 19: Operation Sheruwali entered its 28th day on Friday in the dense Dorimal forests of the Gambir Mughlan area in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, making it one of the longest ongoing counter-terror operations in the region.
Security forces have intensified search and cordon operations across the challenging forest terrain. The operation is being carried out in the rugged and densely forested hills of Dorimal, where steep slopes, rocky mountains, and thick vegetation continue to pose significant challenges to troops on the ground.
Despite the difficult conditions, security personnel remain on high alert and are conducting extensive searches i... | |
| | | | 3 arrested with explosive substances | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 19: Three persons were arrested after explosive substances and Hizbul Mujahideen posters were allegedly recovered from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Friday.
Police recovered two grenades, 2.5 kgs of PEK (plastic explosive kirkee), four mobile phones, and posters related to the terrorist outfit from the three persons at Pudsoo area of the south Kashmir district on Thursday night, the officials said.
They identified the individuals as Aizaz Ahmad Khanday, Arbaz Ahmad Mir, and Nasir Ahmad Dar, all residents of Begama in Shopian.
All three were missing from their home since May 31, they added.... | |
| | | | Pak national who crossed LoC repatriated | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 19: A Pakistani national who was apprehended after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Kupwara district has been repatriated to Pakistan, the Army said on Friday. According to Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the individual, identified as Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was handed back to Pakistan on June 18.
Khan was apprehended near Simari village in Kupwara on June 12 after he crossed the LoC under suspicious circumstances.
"During his stay in India, Asad Khan was treated with dignity and compassion, reflecting the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to humanitarian values and conduct," Chinar Corps said on X. "His safe ... | |
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