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Security on high alert after locals spot 3 suspected terrorists in Samba

Security was put on high alert in Samba district and adjoining districts of Samba, Jammu and Kathua after locals claimed they spotted three suspected terrorists with weapons and backpacks in Samba district’s Mansar area on Tuesday. (HT File)

Published 228 days ago

Pakistani drone sighted along IB in Samba, searches launched

Security has been heightened in adjoining villages as a precautionary measure. (HT representative)

Published 302 days ago

BSF jawan dies by suicide in Samba

Meanwhile, a soldier died in accidental fire in Rajouri’s Dharamsal area on Sunday. (File)

Updated 391 days ago

Search operations launched in Reasi & Samba

In a similar incident in Samba district, security forces have launched searches in Ratanpur village since Wednesday. (HT representative)

Published 444 days ago

Police act tough on drug peddlers, conduct raids in Samba, Jammu

Police conduct a raid as part of an operation to tackle drug network and identify those involved, at Bari Brahmana in Samba on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published 473 days ago

Over 100 sheep charred to death in blaze in J&K’s Samba

“More than 100 sheep were burnt to death in the fire, while a few could be saved,” Vijaypur station house officer Zaheer Mushtaq said. (HT file photo/for representation only)

Published 557 days ago

BSF foils infiltration bid in Samba, intruder shot dead

A Pakistani intruder was gunned down by the BSF along the international border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior officer said on Thursday. (ANI File Photo)

Updated 731 days ago

Drones scan Doda’s Kota Top as searches continue across Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel during a search operation at Tawi on the outskirts of Jammu. (PTI)

Updated 778 days ago

Baba Chamliyal shrine prepares to welcome tourists for annual mela

The famous Baba Chamliyal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district is set to host its annual mela starting June 27.

Published 784 days ago

Mistaken identity: Labourer killed in firing along IB

The Border Security Force (BSF) killed a labourer in a case of mistaken identity near a forward post along the Indo-Pak International Border in Samba district late Friday, said officials. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 785 days ago

Three injured in suspected mortar shell blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba

A joint post manned by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF was attacked by terrorists. (HT File Photo)

Published 797 days ago

Anti-tank mine found in J&K’s Samba

A bomb disposal squad successfully diffused a mortar shell recovered near the Basantar River, in Samba on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated 799 days ago

Tarn Taran inter-state heroin smuggler held

The accused, an inter-state heroin smuggler, was booked in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Samba last month.

Updated 910 days ago

Sarore toll shut; user fee hiked at Lakhanpur, Ban plazas

In august last year, protest were held across Jammu region, demanding closure of the toll plaza. (HT File)

Updated 918 days ago

Samba rape attempt: Man who posed as colonel sent to 7-day police remand

The accused had brought the girl and her younger brother, a Class 10 student, from Udhampur on the pretext of getting them enrolled in NCC and subsequently getting them recruited in belt force (iStock)

Published 989 days ago

Police unearth pilferage of essential items in Samba; 2 held

Police with the seized cylinders, LPG tankers and two accused in Samba on Thursday (HT Photo)

Published 990 days ago

Man posing as army officer attempts to rape schoolgirl in Samba, held

The accused in police custody. (HT Photo)

Published 992 days ago

Defence minister to inaugurate Devak Bridge in Jammu today

HT Image

Published 1056 days ago

J&K Police file chargesheet against top heroin supplier from Punjab

Operating from Punjab, the accused allegedly supplied huge quantities of heroin to local suppliers in Samba and adjoining districts. (Getty image)

Updated 1091 days ago

Eighth arrest in April attack on police party in J&K

Samba senior superintendent of police (SSP) Benam Tosh said all criminals and smugglers involved in the attack would be brought to justice.

Updated 1099 days ago

Four women drug peddlers arrested in Samba

The alleged drug peddlers were travelling in a vehicle from Kathua to Samba when they were intercepted at Supwal along Jammu-Pathankot National Highway.

Updated 1121 days ago

Soldier dies by suicide inside army camp in J&K’s Samba

The soldier allegedly shot himself dead inside Mehashwar Army camp with his service weapon. (Representational Photo)

Updated 1122 days ago

Army man allegedly dies by suicide in Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba

(Representative Photo)

Updated 1122 days ago

BSF jawan of Haryana dies by suicide in Samba

An officer said an inquest proceeding under Section 174 CrPC has been initiated.

Updated 1123 days ago

19 injured as bus falls into canal in J&K’s Samba

The incident took place in the Samotra Channi area as the driver lost control of the bus. (Representational Photo)

Updated 1139 days ago

Rusted landmine destroyed near international border in J&K’s Samba

The landmine is believed to have been planted over two decades ago as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system. (PTI Photo)

Updated 1149 days ago

Pak intruder shot dead by BSF in J&K’s Samba

Border Security Force personnel patrol near the India-Pakistan border, on Thursday. (BSF Twitter)

Updated 1158 days ago

Pakistan intruder gunned down in Samba district

The army on Wednesday had foiled an infiltration attempt on the line of control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch sector and arrested three terrorists. (File photo)

Updated 1158 days ago

Govt employee held for raping woman after posing as ‘tantrik’

Samba SSP Benam Tosh said the victim said she was raped by the accused at his house after posing as a “tantrik” possessing supernatural healing powers effective enough to cure her skin disease.

Updated 1196 days ago

HP: Documents at SDM office’s licence branch in Mandi destroyed in fire

No loss of life was reported. However, computers, printers and other items of office use were burnt in the fire which was brought under control. (Image for representational purpose)

Updated 1205 days ago

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