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Cold tightens grip across Kashmir as night temperatures drop below freezing

Cold tightens grip across Kashmir as night temperatures drop below freezing

Pampore and Pulwama record –4°C; dry weather likely till December 20 Srinagar, Dec 16: The cold wave tightened its grip across Jammu and Kashmir on...
PM Modi pays tribute to 1971 war heroes on Vijay Diwas

PM Modi pays tribute to 1971 war heroes on Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the heroes of the 1971 war on the occasion of the...
CIK Conducts Predawn Raids Across Kashmir Valley

CIK Conducts Predawn Raids Across Kashmir Valley

Srinagar 16 Dec 2025 : Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday conducted predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part of...
Policeman Martyred, One Terrorist believed injured in J-K's Udhampur Gunfight

Policeman Martyred, One Terrorist believed injured in J-K’s Udhampur Gunfight

Jammu, Dec 15: A policeman was Martyred and a terrorist believed to be injured in a gunfight in a remote forest village in Udhampur...
December 15: A comprehensive Crime and Security Review Meeting was held today at District Police Office Handwara under the chairmanship of DIG North Kashmir Range Shri. Maqsood-ul-Zaman (IPS). The meeting was attended by senior officers including Shri. Sahil Sarangal (IPS) SP PD Handwara, Shri. Fayaz Hussain (JKPS) ASP PD Handwara, Shri. Faisal Hussain (JKPS) SDPO Handwara, Shri. Shafeeq Ahmad DySP DAR Handwara, Shri. Raghav Choudhary (JKPS) Dy.SP PC Kralgund, Shri. Azad Ahmad DySP (SO to DIG NKR), Shri. Vikram Choudhary DySP (Prob.), all SHOs and DOs of PD Handwara, along with staff members of RPHQ Baramulla and DPO Handwara. The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by SP PD Handwara, Shri. Sahil Sarangal, who briefed the chair on the disposal of various cases in the category of general crime, with particular emphasis on sensitive cases under the UA(P)A and NDPS Acts. The presentation highlighted the progress made in recent months and the challenges faced in ensuring timely disposal of cases. DIG NKR reviewed the progress achieved in under-investigation cases identified during the previous crime meeting and laid special emphasis on clearing backlog cases to ensure efficiency and accountability in policing. DIG NKR emphasized that investigations must be completed in a time-bound manner and directed that 100 percent FSL visits be ensured to strengthen evidence in all cases. He reiterated the mandatory use of e-Sakshya in all FIRs, timely execution of summons and warrants, and the adoption of digital platform viz. MedLeaPR portal for seeking medical reports online. He further instructed officers to ensure prompt disposal of Zero FIRs and e-FIRs, encourage and recognize good investigation practices, and motivate investigating officers to set high standards of professionalism. The Chairing Officer emphasized strict maintenance of security and law & order, directing officers to implement instructions effectively. He called for proactive measures to curb drug hotspots threatening youth, urged swift grievance redressal to strengthen public trust, and reminded all ranks to uphold discipline and institutional sanctity, reiterating that accountability, transparency, and dedication to duty are the foundations of effective policing. In his concluding remarks, DIG NKR expressed satisfaction over the progress made but urged all officers to redouble their efforts in combating crime, enhancing public safety, and strengthening police-community relations. He reiterated the commitment of Jammu & Kashmir Police towards operational excellence, proactive crime prevention, and building enduring trust with the citizens through responsive and accountable policing.

DIG NKR Chairs Crime and Security Review Meeting at DPO Handwara

December 15: A comprehensive Crime and Security Review Meeting was held today at District Police Office Handwara under the chairmanship of DIG North Kashmir...

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PM Modi pays tribute to 1971 war heroes on Vijay Diwas

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