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sopore news

Sopore protest: Week on, 6 booked under PSA

Protests erupted in Sopore town last week after a girl student alleged sexual harassment by a lecturer posted at Girls Higher Secondary School. Soon after the incident, the lecturer was attached to Higher Secondary School, Gurez, and the government ordered an enquiry. (PTI File)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:20 am IST

Sopore :Five more held for ‘vandalism’ during protest against ‘sexual harassment’ of student

A case was registered against the accused lecturer and he was also suspended. (File)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:52 am IST

J&K: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq visits residence of ex-Hurriyat chief Bhat

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (File)
Published on Sept 21, 2025 05:40 am IST

Valley leaders allege house arrest, say not allowed to visit Bhat’s family

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti (File)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:05 pm IST

Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone claim they are placed under house arrest

Referring to the recent controversy at the Hazratbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehooba Mufti said the public anger was a "loud, unmistakable message".
Updated on Sept 18, 2025 06:07 pm IST

Property used for harbouring terrorists in Sopore attached

Police said the action was taken under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jul 25, 2025 07:32 am IST

In maiden Parl appearance, Rashid raises Kathua, Sopore incidents

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid speaks in the Lok Sabha during the budget session in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:42 am IST

Iltija Mufti claims put under house arrest with Mehbooba

PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Saturday claimed that she and her mother, party chief Mehbooba Mufti, had been placed under house arrest. (HT File)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:18 am IST

Terrorists manage to flee, Sopore operation called off

Kashmir inspector general of police (IGP) Vidhi Kumar Birdhi told reporters that operation in the Zaloora forests was called off last night. (HT representational)
Published on Jan 21, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Kashmir: Securitymen, terrorists exchange fire in Sopore

According to police, said a joint party of cops, army and other forces busted the hideout during a search operation at Zaloora village (Picture only for representational purpose)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:36 am IST

Terrorist eliminated in encounter in J&K's Sopore; second gunbattle in 24 hours

A terrorist was gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district
Published on Nov 09, 2024 10:21 pm IST

Two terrorists gunned down in J&K’s Sopore

Security personnel during an encounter with terrorists at Sagipora area of Sopore. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 05:06 am IST

J&K Polls: Afzal Guru's brother Aijaz Guroo loses in Sopore by nearly 27k votes

Aijaz Ahmad Guroo, brother of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 02:54 pm IST

Half the battle won: Voters in Sopore Baramulla, inch closer to 50% turnout

An elderly woman shows indelible ink-marked fingers after casting her vote in Bandipora . (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 10:18 am IST

Jamaat backed Independents to contest from Sopore, Baramulla

In 2019, the Centre imposed a five-year ban on the Jamaat, citing the outfit’s ties with terrorist groups. (HT File)
Updated on Sept 04, 2024 06:32 am IST

J&K: Terrorist eliminated in gunbattle with forces in Sopore

A terrorist was eliminated and warlike stores were recovered in an operation in Baramulla's Sopore area
Published on Aug 24, 2024 09:34 pm IST

Terrorist’s associate held in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore

A terrorist’s associate was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:38 am IST

Sopore encounter: Slain terrorists Pakistanis associated with LeT

Brigadier Deepak Mohan, DIG Vivek Gupta and SP Sopore Divya Dev speak to the media about a successful operation against terrorists in Sopore's Rafiabad area, in Baramulla on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:58 am IST

Two militants killed in Sopore encounter

Security forces personnel during an encounter with militants, in Sopore, Baramulla, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:36 am IST

Sopore, Pattan leave boycotts behind for ballot breakthrough

Voters stand in queue to outside a polling booth for Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
Updated on May 21, 2024 05:04 am IST

7 peddlers arrested, banned drugs seized

All the drug peddlers have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody
Published on Jan 22, 2024 10:52 pm IST

Do not to give shelter to militants, says Jammu and Kashmir LG

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha during his visit to Sopore for the inauguration of various development projects in Baramulla district on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Sept 07, 2023 11:56 pm IST

Fruit market in Sopore lively after a four-month hiatus

Growers say that they are getting 20-30% higher prices for their produce as compared to last year. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 16, 2023 10:38 pm IST

Hizbul terrorist’s brother hoists Tricolour in Kashmir: ‘Saare jahaan se achha…’

Rayees Mattoo, the brother of Hizbul terrorist Javid Mattoo, was seen hoisting the national flag at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore.
Published on Aug 14, 2023 01:50 pm IST

Two terrorists arrested with arms, ammo, IED in Sopore

The police said the arrested persons were associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba.
Updated on May 10, 2023 11:46 pm IST

State investigation unit chargesheet against two terrorists

On November 7, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Sopore police.
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 01:33 am IST

Watch: Burqa clad woman hurls petrol bomb at CRPF bunker in J-K’s Sopore

Passersby can be seen running to safety after the bomb was thrown and security personnel immediately came out of the bunker to douse the fire with buckets of water.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 02:58 pm IST

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti condemns Sopore attack, says guns won’t resolve issues

"Such attacks defame the people of Kashmir and only result in more force being used here in the name of terrorism," PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said.
Updated on Jun 12, 2021 10:01 pm IST

Municipal councillor, security guard killed in militant attack in J&K's Sopore

Representational Image
Published on Mar 29, 2021 02:28 pm IST

Bharat Bandh: Fruit mandis in Kashmir observe complete shutdown

Members of All J&K Transports Welfare Association participate in a rally in support of the nationwide strike, called by agitating farmers to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws, in Jammu, on Tuesday.
Updated on Dec 09, 2020 01:03 am IST