JAMMU OCTOBER 9
BJP National General Secretary and J&K Prabhari, Shri Tarun Chugh, today chaired an important organisational meeting at the party headquarters in Jammu. Senior party leaders and office bearers attended the session to discuss upcoming political and organisational strategies in the Union Territory.

During the meeting, Tarun Chugh emphasized strengthening the party’s grassroots network, ensuring better coordination among district units, and enhancing public outreach programs. He also reviewed ongoing initiatives and directed leaders to intensify efforts ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday relieved Ms. P.D. Nitya, IPS (AGMUT:2016), from her posting as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama to enable her to join the Rajasthan Cadre following her approved inter-cadre transfer.

In an official order issued by Home Department J&K on directions of Leitenant governor of J&K , in pursuance to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India’s communication under reference and the approval of Competent Authority, Ms. P.D. Nitya, IPS (AGMUT:16), SSP Pulwama is hereby relieved from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, with effect from 08.10.2025 (A/N).

Order reads that, Nitya IPS, to join the Rajasthan Cadre, on account of her inter-cadre transfer to the said Cadre, reads the order.

New Delhi, Oct 9 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The meeting will be held in Delhi and is likely to be attended by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, and J and K Police chief Nalin Prabhat among others. During the meeting, a review of security situation in the Pir Panjal region and ongoing developmental projects in the UT will be undertaken, the officials said. The last such review meeting on J and K was chaired by Shah on September 1. “Home minister is likely to emphasise on the zero tolerance policy against terrorism and instruct all security agencies to remain alert and operate in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir,” an official said. Post Pahalgam terror attack in April, there are continuous operations to dismantle the terror network in the UT while also ensuring that tourism returns to normal.

Two army commandos from 5 para’s went missing during an operation in Gadole forest, South Kashmir, on October 6.

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Two Army commandos from the elite 5 PARA unit have gone missing since Monday in the dense Gadole forest area of Kokernag in South Kashmir, prompting a large-scale search operation by joint security forces. The missing personnel are Agniveer jawans, according to sources.

First visuals of the search operations show the forces intensively tracing the missing commandos.The duo reportedly went missing on the evening of October 6 during an operation in the forested region, which lies between Kishtwar and Anantnag.

Following their disappearance, multiple units of the Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police, backed by aerial reconnaissance, launched an intensive search effort across the rugged terrain.

While official details remain limited, sources familiar with the operation have ruled out any immediate terror involvement in the incident.

The current working assessment within the security establishment is that the two jawans may have strayed during an ongoing operation in the area.

Three drug smugglers injured while trying to escape after firing at police, admitted to GMC Kathua

Sensation spread at the Keerian Gandayal outpost under the jurisdiction of the Lakhanpur police station when police signaled a bike coming from Punjab towards Jammu and Kashmir to stop during a checkpoint.

Three youths riding a bike opened fire on the police party and tried to flee. Police immediately gave chase, during which their bike collided near the Keerian Gharial bridge. All three accused were seriously injured in the accident.

According to sources, one of them is said to be in critical condition. All have been brought to GMC Kathua for treatment, where a heavy police force has been deployed.

According to information, the three injured are believed to be associated with a drug smuggling gang and it is suspected that they have links to Pakistan. Although this has not yet been officially confirmed, sources believe these individuals are involved in drug trafficking.

SHO Lakhanpur Police Station Officer Tariq Ahmed, DSP (SOG) Ashwani Kumar Sharma, and other senior officers arrived at the scene following the incident. The entire matter is under serious investigation.

JAMMU OCTOBER 8
Former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh launched a scathing attack on the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its promises and diverting attention from real public issues.

Dr. Singh said that instead of indulging in blame games, political leaders should focus on addressing the core concerns of the people. He reiterated that the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir will happen at an appropriate time as assured by the Central Government.

He further added that the opposition is deliberately trying to mislead the people for political gains, while the government at the Centre remains committed to the development, peace, and prosperity of the Union Territory.

Poonch, October 8:
Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, today chaired an important meeting at Dak Bungalow Poonch to review ongoing and proposed development initiatives in the border areas of the district.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Indian Army, BSF, CRPF, Police, and Revenue Department. Among those present were SSP Poonch Shafqat Hussain, ADC Tayyar Mustafa, ACR Mohammad Syed, and other senior officials from various departments.

The primary objective of the meeting was to assess the progress of developmental works in border regions and to formulate an effective strategy aimed at improving the living standards of residents in these areas.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of better coordination among all departments and directed them to work in close collaboration to accelerate the pace of development in border villages. He stressed that joint efforts are crucial to ensure tangible improvements in infrastructure and overall quality of life for the people living along the border.

The State Investigation Agency was conducting raids on Wednesday morning in South Kashmir and North Kashmir in connection with a UAPA case.

Officials told that the sleuths from SIA along with police and CRPF were conducting raids in Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Sopore and Bandipora districts simultaneously.

So far there was no information regarding any arrest or recovery available. The raids were underway in connection with a case under FIR No. 1/2025 under UAPA.

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OCT. 7, JAMMU Heavy rainfall in Jammu has dealt a significant setback to the region’s tourism sector. The ropeway connecting Pir Kho to Mahamaya, one of the city’s key attractions, has been completely destroyed by the recent downpour. Officials say there is little hope of it resuming operations anytime soon.

Following the torrential rains, floodwaters from the Tawi River reached up to the two-storey building of the ropeway project, causing extensive damage. The entire facility—including the park area, ticket counters, restaurant, and several glass cabins—has been wrecked, while the supporting pillars have also suffered major structural damage.

According to Jammu Ropeway authorities, an estimated ₹6 crore will be required to restore the project. A proposal has already been sent to the government for approval, and restoration work will begin once official permission and funding are granted.

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Jammu, Oct 7: The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Leh national highways along with Mughal and Sinthan top roads was suspended on Tuesday following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rain and snow accumulation in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by heavy overnight rain, resulting in a considerable drop in the mercury.
A traffic department official said the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was closed for vehicular movement on Tuesday morning due to landslides and shooting of stones at multiple locations between Udhampur and Banihal.
Road clearance agencies have been mobilised to make the road trafficable as soon as possible, the official said, adding that they are hopeful of clearing the traffic, which has been stopped at Nagrota in Jammu, by late afternoon.
The traffic on the highway is plying alternatively from the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu in view of the ongoing repair work after the arterial road suffered heavy damage following record rainfall in August-September. Traffic was scheduled to ply from Jammu to Srinagar during the day.
The 434-km Srinagar-Leh National Highway along with Mughal and Sinthan roads that provide alternative connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country are also closed due to snow accumulation, the spokesman said.
He said people are advised not to travel till the roads are fully restored.
Officials said the Zojila pass along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway recorded six inches of snowfall.
The Peer Ki Gali along the Mughal road, connecting the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu with south Kashmir’s Shopian district and the Sinthan top in Kishtwar district witnessed three to four inches of snowfall.
Reports of snowfall were also received from the upper reaches of Doda, Ramban, Kishtwar, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts in the Jammu region.
The weather department has predicted improvement in the overall weather from Wednesday, with no possibility of rain or snowfall during the next fortnight.
The pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi temple atop the Trikuta Hills in Reasi district and the Machail Mata shrine in Kishtwar district remained suspended for the third day on Tuesday owing to inclement weather.
Both the pilgrimages are scheduled to resume on Wednesday.
All government and private schools remained closed for the second day across the Jammu division on Tuesday.
Udhampur in Jammu division recorded the highest rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am Tuesday at 100.2 mm, followed by 98.2 mm in Batote and 75.8 mm in Banihal, 44 mm in Katra – the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi — and 38.6 mm in Jammu city, a spokesman of the meteorological department said.
Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of of 21.3 degrees Celsius, 11.1 degrees below normal during this part of the season, while the minimum temperature also fell almost by six degrees to 15 degrees Celsius, the weather department said.