News Topic:Central Jail Srinagar

Two POCSO accused who escaped Srinagar jail traced, arrested in Rajasthan

Two undertrials who escaped Central Jail Srinagar on August 23 have been traced and arrested in Rajgarh, Rajasthan, following a joint police search operation.

Child safety advisory issued after POCSO accused escape Srinagar jail

Authorities have issued a child-safety advisory to Srinagar schools and madrasas after two POCSO-accused undertrials escaped Central Jail by scaling its wall.

Police issue lookout notices for two POCSO accused who fled Srinagar jail

Two men accused in separate POCSO cases, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar; police have issued lookout notices.

PDP leader Waheed Parra falls unconscious in Jail

Waheed Parra, who is currently under UAPA detention over various allegations, was found unconscious in jail on Saturday.

16 PSA detainees from Kashmir shifted to Haryana

At least 16 Public safety Act (PSA) detainees from Kashmir Valley were shifted to Haryana Jails on Tuesday, official sources said.

23 jail inmates COVID-19 positive in J&K

As many as 23 prisoners are COVID-19 positive in Jammu & Kashmir and 219 inmates are under quarantine across prisons of the UT.

Former Ikhwani Papa Kishtwari dies of heart attack

SRINAGAR — Former Ikhwani (government gunman) Papa Kishtwari (Ghulam Muhammad Lone), who was accused of murdering many civilians, died of cardiac arrest on Thursday...

After detention, Advocate Zahid Ali booked under PSA

Authorities on Friday booked Advocate Zahid Ali under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted him to Central Jail Srinagar.

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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K

Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.

India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map

India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.

Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say

Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.