“Despite making unilateral changes in 2019, the reality is that the Kashmir conflict continues to keep the region in an unsettled state that can erupt anytime”
According to an order issued by the SDM, Kokernag, inputs from police and security agencies indicated security vulnerabilities in certain high-altitude and forested areas
The region is currently going through ‘Chilla-e-Kalan’, a 40-day period of extreme cold; during this phase, night temperatures typically drop several degrees below the freezing point
Police initiate 14-day probe even as Opposition political parties question action and cite freedom of expression
Two persons engaged in firefighting efforts suffered injuries and were given first aid, officials said
“Genuine users were released after detailed device analysis with a strict warning to refrain from VPN usage in the future,” the police said
Several players privy to the development said a cricketer, identified as Furqan Bhat, wore a helmet with a Palestinian flag on it
It is for the first time since the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 tourists dead in April last year, that the Kashmir valley recorded a bustling tourist season
A police spokesperson said police recovered arms, ammunition and ₹8.40 lakh cash from the two persons, who were taken into custody during the checking at the Gundrehman Bridge late on December 31, 2025 night
Tourist resorts including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg received fresh overnight
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