• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Police observes “Thana Diwas” in Ganderbal SSP Ganderbal chairs the event

Published on May 11, 2025

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May 11: Police in Ganderbal today observed “Thana Diwas” in the jurisdiction of Police Station Safapora. The event was presided by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS which was attended by GOs and other senior Police officers of the district.

The respectable citizens, community members, farmers, Auqaf Committee representatives, Numberdars, Chowkidars, Teachers, members of various traders and other participants belonging to adjacent areas of Safapora participated in the event whole-heartedly.

SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS attentively listened to the grievances and concerns put forth by the participants. Speaking on the occasion, SSP Ganderbal ensured that Police shall remain accessible to the people, and that their grievances relating to Police will be addressed immediately and in an effective manner and the grievances pertaining to civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments to resolve them on priority. 

He further stressed upon the Zero tolerance policy of Police towards drugs and requested the participants to come forward with any information regarding the menace of drugs in their neighbourhood and assured them of immediate action. The participants were requested to co-operate with Police in maintaining law and order in the area and identifying Anti-National and Anti-Social Elements who always try to disrupt the peaceful environment.

Participants in the event expressed their gratitude for the initiative of Police to organise the event and making it an interactive session, which they deemed essential for building trust and cooperation between Police and the Public. Finally, the event concluded with the vote of thanks from both sides

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.