ABDUL HAMID
Kulgam, Dec 11: In a major action under the ongoing “Drugs Free Kulgam” campaign, police in Kulgam apprehended two alleged drug peddlers at a checkpoint on Furrah Bypass and recovered a substantial quantity of charas-like contraband from their possession.

In a statement, In this regard, police party headed by Police Post Mirbazar established a checkpoint (Naka) at Furrah Bypass. During checking two persons roaming in suspicious circumstances after noticing police party tried to flee from the spot. However, they were chased and apprehended tactfully.
After checking, officers present were able to recover 115 grams of Charas like contraband substance from their possession. They have been identified as Javaid Gulzar Ganie and Shahid Mushtaq Bhat both residents of Furrah.

Regarding this incident, a Case FIR No. 252/2025 U/S 8/20, 29 of NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been set into motion, it reads.
General public is requested to come forward with any information regarding Drug peddling/anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police Kulgam in eradicating the drug menace from the society as Drugs are consuming the precious lives and career of our young generation, reads the statement.

Poonch, Dec 11 :  The communication system of Jio and Airtel in Poonch city has deteriorated sharply, pushing several neighbourhoods into a severe connectivity crisis. Residents say the network often vanishes completely, and even when there is signal, the internet speed is so poor that making a simple call or sending a basic message becomes unreliable.

People allege that telecom companies keep revising recharge plans, but the quality of service remains unchanged and deeply disappointing. This widening communication breakdown is directly affecting emergency coordination, official work, and day-to-day life across the city.

Frustrated residents have strongly urged the District Administration Poonch to take immediate and high-priority action, directing telecom operators to restore stable connectivity without delay. Locals stress that leaving a sensitive border district like Poonch in a near-blackout communication condition is unacceptable and demands urgent intervention.

Shopian Dec 11 : A fire broke out late Wednesday night in Tulran, Shopian, destroying an estimated 400 to 500 apple crates owned by Bashir Ahmad Parry, son of Abdul Rehman Parry.

The blaze erupted inside a storage shed and caused significant losses before locals managed to bring it under control. Residents said the fire spread quickly, leaving little time to salvage the stored apples.

Police and fire services reached the site and have begun investigations to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported, but the damage to the apple stock is considerable.

Kashmir Dec 11 : The Kashmir Valley continued to experience intense cold on Wednesday night, with temperatures plunging sharply across the region. The lowest reading was recorded at Zojila Pass, where mercury dropped to a frigid -18.0°C, making it the coldest location in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

In the Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum of -2.9°C, with the airport area dipping to -4.0°C. Other areas included Qazigund at -3.2°C, Kokernag -1.2°C, Pampore -3.0°C, and Budgam -4.0°C. South Kashmir saw Anantnag at -4.3°C, Bandipora -3.5°C, while Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest inhabited areas at -5.2°C. Pahalgam touched -4.6°C, Sonamarg -2.5°C, and Gulmarg remained at 0.0°C.

In north Kashmir, Kupwara recorded -4.2°C, Baramulla -2.3°C, and Zethan Rafiabad -5.5°C. Kulgam and Ganderbal were slightly milder at -0.4°C and -2.4°C, respectively.

In Jammu, Jammu city recorded 8.6°C, Katra 9.5°C, Udhampur 2.6°C, Bhaderwah 1.4°C, and Rajouri 1.0°C. Banihal and Ramban settled at 2.4°C and 4.4°C, respectively.

Ladakh also saw severe cold, with Leh at -7.0°C, Kargil -6.5°C, Drass -9.9°C, Nyoma -12.8°C, Tangste -10.7°C, and Padum -9.6°C.

Meteorologists have predicted the cold wave to continue, with no major weather system expected to provide relief in the coming days. Residents are advised to take precautions as sub-zero temperatures persist across the region.

Srinagar, Dec 11: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were hit again on Thursday, with at least five flights cancelled due to operational reasons, officials said.

Four IndiGo flights were affected, including 6E 6165 to Amritsar, 6E 6761 to Delhi, 6E 6962 to Kolkata, and 6E 2449 to Delhi. Additionally, SpiceJet flight SG 664 to Delhi, scheduled at 12:55 hrs, was also cancelled.

Passengers on the affected flights have been advised to contact the airlines for rebooking and assistance.

Srinagar, Dec 11: A CRPF trooper was found dead late Wednesday night after reportedly shooting himself with his service rifle while on naka duty at Karpura Brane, in the Nishat area of Srinagar outskirts.

The trooper, Sujeet Kumar from Jharkhand, was serving with the 54 Battalion posted in Brein Nishat.

Police have registered the incident and an inquiry is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death.