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EOW Jammu files chargesheet against man for alleged encroachment of state land

Jammu, Aug 8 (NVI) The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a man for allegedly encroaching upon 2 kanal and 11 marla of state land in Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.

The chargesheet was filed before the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC), Sunderbani, against Yash Paul, a resident of Bhajwal village, they said.

According to the Crime Branch, the accused allegedly encroached upon state land falling under Khasra Nos 3913 and 3914 in Bhajwal.

The case was registered as FIR No. 39/2022 at Police Station Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu on the basis of a complaint alleging encroachment of state and forest land in connivance with revenue and forest officials.

During the investigation, the Crime Branch found that a mutation, numbered 4193 and dated September 5, 2018, had been attested in violation of government orders, officials said.

The mutation was later declared null and void by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sunderbani, in December 2022 following quasi-judicial proceedings and was subsequently cancelled from the revenue records.

A demarcation of the land was carried out by revenue officials in the presence of forest officials, which confirmed the alleged encroachment of 2 kanal and 11 marla of state land, the officials said.

The investigation was subsequently completed and the chargesheet, along with the list of witnesses and seized documents, was presented before the court, they added.

The Crime Branch has urged people to remain vigilant against land-related fraud and report cases of alleged encroachment or land fraud to the authorities.—(NVI)

Arms, ammunition recovered in J&K’s Baramulla

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Srinagar, Aug 8 (NVI) Security forces on Saturday detected a suspected hideout in the upper reaches of Ringawali forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

A joint search party of the 176 Battalion of the CRPF and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Kunzer, conducted the search in the forest area falling under the jurisdiction of Tangmarg police station, they said.

A cache of old arms and ammunition was found at the hideout during the operation, officials said.

The recovered ammunition and other material were found to be old and rusted, they added.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the origin of the material and establish its possible links, officials said.—(NVI)

J&K Braces for Heavy Rain, Thundershowers From Tomorrow

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Srinagar, Aug 8 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness increased rainfall activity over the next few days, with the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar forecasting heavy to very heavy rain in some districts of the Jammu division between August 9 and 11.

According to the latest forecast, one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at many places in the Union Territory on Saturday, with brief intense showers likely at a few locations.

From August 9 to 11, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely at a few districts of the Jammu division. Brief intense heavy showers may also occur at a few places in the Kashmir division.

For August 12 to 17, the weather office has forecast the possibility of light rain and thundershowers at many places, with brief intense showers at a few locations.

The Meteorological Centre has advised people to remain cautious as torrential rain and brief intense heavy showers could trigger flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas besides causing waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Authorities and residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert during periods of intense rainfall.(NVI)

Three SSB personnel injured as convoy vehicles collide in J&K’s Ramban

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Jammu, Aug 8 (NVI): Three personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were injured on Saturday when three vehicles of a convoy collided with each other in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said.

The accident occurred around 11 am near the Kelamorh Tunnel when a convoy of the 37th Battalion of the SSB was travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu, they said.

The injured personnel were shifted to a medical facility for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known.

The exact cause of the accident is being ascertained, officials said, adding that further details are awaited.—(NVI)

CIK conducts searches at multiple locations across Kashmir Valley

Counter Intelligence conducts raids in south, central Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 8 (NVI): The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing investigation, officials said.

CIK teams carried out searches at different locations as part of the probe, they said.

Further details regarding the locations searched and  the investigation were not immediately available.

More details are awaited.—(NVI)

Jammu Police conduct search operation ahead of Independence Day

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Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Aug 7 (NVI): Jammu Police on Friday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) along with a long-range patrol (LRP) in the Chowki Choura area as part of heightened security measures ahead of Independence Day, officials said.

The operation covered the villages of Gala, Thorni, Miyari, Juthal and Amb under the jurisdiction of Police Post Chowki Choura and was carried out with the participation of Village Defence Guard (VDG) members, they said.

Officials said the area was thoroughly searched, but no suspicious person or incriminating material was found during the operation.

Police also interacted with residents at Thorni village and appealed to them to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious persons, activities or objects to the nearest police authorities.

The operation was conducted peacefully and forms part of the security arrangements being put in place ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials added.(NVI)

Year after Op Sindoor, Pak signs defence pact with Turkey, Saudi; India watching

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif after signing pact in Mecca on Aug 7, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 7 (NVI) A year after the ‘Sindoor Operation’ launched by India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey today signed a trilateral defence agreement, which states that an armed attack on any of the three countries would be considered an attack on all of them.

Indian said it is “closely following” the development which holds strategic significance for the region.

“We are closely following this development and will keep you updated,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a media briefing here when asked to comment on the issue.

The agreement was signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to a joint statement issued after the meeting between the three leaders, the agreement seeks to bolster collective deterrence against external aggression.

It stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three countries would be considered an attack on all of them.

This assumes significance considering that Pakistan keeps provoking India, like it did last year by engineering a massacre by terrorists of 25 tourists in Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22.

To avenge the act, India carried out attacks at major terrorist camps at various places in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) on May 7.

Pakistan did not like it and tried to carry out military strikes at defence and civilian locations in India, triggering intense 5-day conflict.

At that time, Turkey helped Pakistan by clandestinely providing drones, which were used to target India.

The trilateral agreement, signed today, also envisages deeper defence cooperation among Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia across multiple domains.

Turkish media reports said the arrangement could pave the way for joint military exercises, training programmes, intelligence sharing and technology transfers among the three countries.

The pact comes after nearly a year of negotiations.

Earlier this year, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had backed the creation of a broader regional security framework aimed at enhancing cooperation and promoting stability. (NVI)

J&K aims to retain top rank in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign; Preparations reviewed

Srinagar, Aug 7 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed the preparations for the Har Ghar Tiranga-2026 campaign and directed officials to ensure maximum public participation so that the Union Territory retains its top national ranking in the patriotic initiative.

Chairing a high-level meeting of administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners and heads of departments, Dulloo reviewed the departmental action plan for the campaign, which will be held from August 9 to 17 as part of the third phase of the ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’ commemorative celebrations.

The Chief Secretary asked district administrations to involve every panchayat, urban local body and educational institution to ensure wider participation across all 20 districts.

He directed that all National Flags procured should strictly conform to the Flag Code of India and said procurement should be carried out through local Self Help Groups and the Department of Posts to ensure quality and timely supply.

Dulloo also stressed the need for extensive awareness campaigns through the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) and district administrations, with emphasis on the respectful handling, collection and proper custody of the National Flag after Independence Day celebrations.

During the meeting, officials informed the Chief Secretary that Jammu and Kashmir had secured the top position nationally in successive phases of the Vande Mataram celebrations and was aiming to retain that ranking this year.

The flagship Union Territory-level event will be held in Srinagar on August 12, beginning from the lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) and concluding at the Botanical Garden.

The programme will feature a Tiranga Bike Rally involving paramilitary forces and J&K Police, a Tiranga Mela showcasing local handicrafts and Self Help Group products, patriotic cultural performances, exhibitions on the National Flag and the freedom movement, besides Tiranga-themed activities in schools and colleges.

Officials said more than 14 lakh National Flags have been requisitioned by districts for distribution across Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate mass participation. Citizens have also been encouraged to upload photographs of their participation on the official Har Ghar Tiranga portal.(NVI)

Two Missing After Flash Flood Sweeps Them Away in J&K’s Udhampur

Shivam Bakshi

Udhampur, Aug 7 (NVI): Two persons were reported missing after they were allegedly washed away in a flash flood while attempting to cross a nallah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Friday, officials said.

The incident took place in the Kaghote area of Ramnagar tehsil, where Baldev Kumar (58) and his wife Maya Devi (53), residents of the village, were reportedly swept away by strong currents while crossing the Kaghote nallah, they said.

On receiving information, police from Ramnagar, assisted by local residents, launched a search operation to trace the couple.

Despite sustained efforts, the duo had not been found till the filing of this report, officials said, adding that the search operation was continuing.

Further details were awaited.(NVI)

J&K: SUV Driver Held After Bid to Breach Ramban Police Naka

Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Aug 7 (NVI): A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to breach a police check post and run over security personnel with his SUV in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, officials said on Friday.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban Arun Gupta said the incident occurred at the Kunfer cut-off naka in Chanderkote when a black Scorpio approached the checkpoint after entering from the JP Gate Link Road.

Police personnel signalled the vehicle to stop for routine checking, but the driver allegedly ignored repeated directions, accelerated the SUV and attempted to mow down the naka personnel, prompting a policeman on duty to fire three warning shots to prevent the vehicle from advancing.

A joint search operation involving Ramban Police, the Special Operations Group (SOG), the CRPF and the Army was launched immediately after the incident.

During the operation, the accused, identified as Altaf Mohammad, a resident of Krimchy in Udhampur district, was apprehended and the vehicle used in the incident was seized, the officials said.

They said a case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while the District Mobile Forensic Unit collected evidence from the vehicle.

Further investigation is underway, the officials added.(NVI)

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