The State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir has arrested a key narcotic smuggler, wanted in a narco-terror case from Kathua, who had been on the run for the last three years, said an official press release.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed flood-hit areas in Kathua, saying fields remain submerged but no casualties occurred. He said nanotech-based water filter plants worth Rs 50 lakh each have been deployed to provide safe drinking water and prevent epidemics.
In a post shared on X, Singh said, "#Kathua: Received the update from DC Sh Rajesh Sharma. Weather conditions have improved today across the district. While the rest of the rehabilitation measures are in progress, every effort is being made to ensure that the road connectivity to Bani get
Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, visited the forward areas of the Border District Kathua on Saturday to review the security situation in the aftermath of heavy flooding.
A raging Ravi River breached the banks in the Lakhanpur area of Kathua after all gates of the Ranjit Sagar Dam on the river were opened as the water level increased due to heavy rainfall.
A car swept away by intense water flow in Kathua was recovered with a crane, with State Disaster Response Force teams actively conducting rescue operations. Authorities remain alert amid challenges posed by heavy rainfall and water surges.
Speaking to media persons, Union Minister Singh said, "...We have come here and assessed what actions will be taken to provide immediate relief... Today, the DC has arranged for rations at all the relief centres... We have also distributed relief materials on our part..."