Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Kathua

Jammu: Pakistani Rangers opened fire at border outposts along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector, Kathua district, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force, officials said on Wednesday. There was no report of any damage on the Indian side. The firing in Karol Krishna, Pansar and Gurnam border outposts started around 9.50 pm on Tuesday. PTI

Drug peddler arrested with 75 kg of poppy seeds

Jammu: A suspected drug peddler has been arrested with 75 kg of poppy seeds in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday. During a routine checking, a police team stopped a truck on the highway at Chenani area and recovered the contraband from its driver Malkeet Singh. The accused was arrested and the poppy seized, the police said, adding that further investigation was under way. PTI

Territorial Army soldier arrested for ‘molestation’

Srinagar: A Territorial Army soldier was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting a woman in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said.

The soldier from the 173 TA battalion was arrested after the woman from Bandi area of Uri accused him of molestation, a police official said. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. PTI