Jammu and Kashmir Police

July 22, 2026 8:34 AM

Heavy rains trigger massive flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Kashmir’s Budgam district

Torrential rains triggered massive flash floods in the Beerwah and Khag areas of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Wednesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to markets, residential areas and commercial establishments, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies were deployed in the affected areas to assist stranded residents and assess the damage. A Civil D...

July 20, 2026 10:39 AM

Police appeals public to stay away from banks of Chenab River in Ramban as rains wreak havoc in J-K

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday appealed to residents to stay away from the banks of the Chenab River in Ramban district after the opening of the gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam caused a rise in the river's water level. In an advisory, Ramban Police urged people not to venture near the river and to strictly follow safety instructions issued by the authorities. The advisory came as heavy rainfall continued to batter parts of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering flash flood...

May 26, 2026 2:52 PM

Toughest challenge: J&K DGP on rescue operation of 320 stranded in Gulmarg cable cars

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday praised the coordinated efforts of multiple rescue agencies involved in safely evacuating 320 people stranded in cable car cabins in Gulmarg, describing the operation as one of the toughest challenges faced by the force. Addressing teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, SDRF, NDRF, Army and local rescuers, the DGP said he had initially doubted whether the rescue operation could be completed before midnight. “Honestly speak...

November 8, 2024 9:02 PM

J-K Police arrests terrorists, their associates behind Srinagar grenade attack

Jammu and Kashmir Police announced the arrest of terrorists and their associates linked to a recent grenade attack in Srinagar's bustling Sunday market. The incident, which took place on November 3, left twelve people injured, including two civilians with serious injuries. The grenade attack, reportedly orchestrated on orders from handlers in Pakistan, aimed to disrupt peace and create fear among Srinagar's residents. At a press conference on Friday, Kashmir Inspector-General of Police VK Birdi...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Dessa area of the district. Additional troops were called in to strengthen the cordon around the area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenan...