The financial assistance from the CMRF will be in addition to the immediate relief of ₹6 lakh being provided by the district administration to the families of the deceased.
According to police, the incident took place on July 3 in Jalshree Drangbal. The victim approached Police Station Baramulla on July 25, 22 days after the alleged assault, and lodged a complaint.
According to officials, personnel of the Army's 19 Rashtriya Rifles, deployed along the LoC in Gawalta, alerted Police Station Uri after recovering the weapons near Chowkas in Gawalta village.
Despite his departure, the Chief Minister reiterated that the scheduled demonstration seeking full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir would continue under the leadership of National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
The name "Vicharnag" comes from the Kashmiri and Sanskrit word "Vichar," meaning discussion or thought, reflecting the temple's historical role as a center of intellectual and spiritual discourse. Kashmiri Pandits believe the first such discussion (Manthan, or "churning") was called by Lord Shiva himself at this very site, and that it became a tradition followed for thousands of years thereafter.
Officials confirmed that the sudden downpours released a huge volume of water in a short span, turning roads into rivers of debris. The Thathri-Kilhotran stretch bore the brunt of the damage, with mounds of mud and rubble burying the road entirely and bringing all movement to a standstill.
Search operations were continuing in the area at the time of filing this report, police sources said. There was no immediate information on casualties or arrests.
Mounted on a massive high-mast pole, the Tricolour has been designed to withstand extreme high-altitude weather conditions while remaining illuminated at night. Located along the rugged transit route to the Amarnath cave shrine, the flag will be visible across the valley.
The action follows widespread resentment over accusations of fraud, manipulation of medical records, misuse of government health schemes, and the performance of allegedly unindicated cardiac procedures.
A large number of Kashmiri Pandits gathered at the temple to offer prayers to the Goddess, while many local Muslims also attended the ceremony and warmly welcomed the devotees who had travelled from different parts of the country.
He was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave - From Exile to Excellence, which began at the SKICC in Srinagar. The event brought together displaced Kashmiri Pandits, many of whom returned to the Valley after 36 years, marking what participants described as a historic reconnection with their homeland.
The action was taken as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, aimed at dismantling the financial backbone of drug trafficking and curbing the spread of narcotics across the Valley.
For the first time in 36 years, the 'Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conclave 2026' will be organised in Kashmir. The aim is to reconnect the Kashmiri Pandits living across the globe to their homeland.
This marks the second significant action by Srinagar Police against the narco-terror infrastructure within the last 24 hours. Following the demolition of a three-storey house worth approximately ₹2 crore in the Renawari area, police have now attached assets worth more than ₹4 crore, including two residential houses and two vehicles.
According to intelligence inputs, these operatives have been instructed to join mainstream political parties to remain beyond the immediate reach of security agencies while continuing their anti-national activities.
During a detailed investigation and verification of the assets owned by the accused, police established that the three-storeyed concrete house had been constructed on State land and was allegedly built using proceeds generated through the illegal narcotics trade.
This year, Eid-ul-Adha has failed to bring the usual joy and festive colours to Kashmir, as the impact of the Gulf war and inflationary pressures have strained the finances of common people, keeping shoppers away from markets and leaving traders and livestock dealers counting losses.
Efforts are underway to arrest the other accused as well. Police have added that they will ensure the accused persons receive the harshest punishment for the gruesome crime.
Jamaat is once again under the scanner as the NIA conducted multiple raids across Kashmir related to terror links.A search was reportedly conducted at Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom in Imamsahib. The Centre had earlier banned this institution over alleged terror links and anti-national activities.
Officials said the recovery has averted a potential threat and represents a significant success in ongoing anti-terrorist efforts across North Kashmir. The ammunition was taken into custody for technical examination and forensic analysis, and a formal case has been registered under relevant sections of law.
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid hinted at stepping away from electoral politics while addressing mourners during his father’s funeral in Handwara.
Under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police carried out a series of anti-drug operations in Pulwama, Baramulla, Handwara and Anantnag districts, leading to the arrest of seven drug peddlers and the seizure of contraband substances.