District Police Kathua

09/10/2026

DIG-P Jammu, Shri Shridhar Patil, IPS, chaired a crime review meeting at the Conference Hall, ZPHQ Jammu, and reviewed the progress of investigation in UAPA cases of District Jammu, reopened old terror-related cases, and narco-terror and terror financing cases. The DIG directed officers to ensure professional, thorough and time-bound investigation, strengthen coordination and take effective measures to dismantle terror-support networks.

05/10/2026

*Medical Shop Sealed for illegal drug Possession By J&K Police Kathua at Billawar*

Press Release;

Kathua; 05 October:- In a swift and coordinated action J&K Police Kathua sealed a Medical shop Near SDH Billawar for violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act following the recovery of an illicit drugs.
A telephonic Message received at P/S Billawar about a suspected consignment of illicit drugs. Acting promptly on information Police Party of P/S Billawar along with Drug Inspector intercepted the consignment.
Upon inspection the team recovered *Pregablin capsules 300 Mg (Total 320 capsules) from the possession of Mahajan Medical Agency Near SDH Billawar*. The recovered medicine was found to be without any supporting bills or vouchers, indicating a clear violation of law.

In light of findings, the said medical shop was sealed under *Section 22 (d) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940* for unauthorized sale and possession of habit forming drugs.

05/10/2026

*J&K POLICE KATHUA RECOVERED 105 LOST/STOLEN MOBILE PHONES WORTH RS. 23.50 LAKH; & ALSO RECOVERED RS. 50.43 LAKH IN CYBER FRAUD CASES*

Press Release;

Kathua, 05 Oct:- Reaffirming its commitment to citizen-centric policing and better public services, J&K Police Kathua under the overall supervision of *SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma IPS* has recovered *105 lost/stolen mobile phones*, including *09 Apple i Phones*, with a total estimated value of *Rs. 23,50,000/- (Rupees Twenty Three Lakh and Fifty Thousand Rupees only)* Complaints regarding these missing/stolen mobile phones were lodged at various Police Stations across District Kathua. Acting swiftly, the dedicated and professional team of the *IT Section, DPO Kathua* traced and recovered the handsets using technical assistance and sustained efforts over the last two months.

The recovered mobile phones were traced from multiple locations including *J&K UT, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh,Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh*. Today, after proper verification and completion of legal formalities, the recovered handsets are being handed over to their rightful owners.

Moreover, It is pertinent to mention that *District Police Kathua has so far recovered around 700 stolen/lost mobile phones during the last two years*, with an approximate total value of *Rs. 1,29,77,000/- (Rupees One Crore Twenty Nine Lakh and Seventy Seven Thousand only)*.

In a parallel achievement, *Cyber Police Station Kathua* has recorded significant success in tackling online financial frauds. From *May 2026 to September 2026*, the Cyber PS Kathua has recovered a defrauded amount of *Rs. 50,43,502/-(Rupees Fifty Lakh Fourty Three Thousand Five Hundred Two only)* in multiple cyber complaints.Since its establishment, *Cyber Police Station Kathua has recovered a total defrauded amount of Rs. 2,28,25,424/-(Rupees Two Crore Twenty Eight Lakh Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Fourt Only)* in various cyber fraud cases through prompt action, freezing of fraudulent transactions, and coordination with banks, payment gateways, and service providers.

General Public of Kathua District has appreciated the efforts of the IT Section and Cyber Police Station for their technical proficiency and public service.

District Police Kathua appeals to the general public to Report lost/stolen mobile phones immediately through *http://www.ceir.gov.in*
In case of Reporting cyber financial frauds within the golden hour by dialing *1930* or through the *National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal – http://www.cybercrime.gov.in*

04/10/2026

*J&K POLICE KATHUA TIGHTENS NOOSE ON ILLICIT LIQUOR TRADE; APPROX. 15 LITRES DESI LIQUOR SEIZED AT GOOND AREA; 01 HELD*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*KATHUA, 04 OCT:* In continuation of its stringent action against the illicit liquor menace, J&K Police Kathua cracked down on illicit liquor trade and seized approx. 15 litres of Desi (illicit) liquor at Goond area and arrested one person on the spot.

On *04/10/2026*, a reliable information was received at *PP Nagri* that one person namely *Pawan Kumar S/o Joginder Kumar R/o Korepunnu, Tehsil & District Kathua* is in possession of illicit liquor (Desi Liquor) and is trying to sell it in the Goond area.Acting swiftly on the information, a police team of *PP Nagri* raided the said area. During checking, the police team recovered approx. *15 litres of Desi (illicit) liquor* from the possession of the said person. The accused person was arrested on the spot and the illicit liquor was seized.In this regard, a case vide *FIR No. 494/2026 U/S 48(a) Excise Act* has been registered at *PS Kathua* and further investigation is underway.

SSP Kathua has warned all those indulging in illicit liquor trade that strict action under law will be taken against them and appealed to the people of the area to come forward and share information about any such illegal activities with Police by dialing *112 or 9858034100*.

04/10/2026

*J&K POLICE KATHUA FOILED BOVINE SMUGGLING BID AT KEERIAN GANDIYAL NAKA; 13 BOVINES RESCUED & 01 TRUCK SEIZED*

KATHUA, 04 OCT -
Tightening the noose of bovine smugglers within the district, J&K Police Kathua rescued 13 bovines at Keerian Gandiyal, P/S Lakhanpur area and seized 01 vehicle ( Truck ) involved.

On dated 03.10.2026 a police team of PS Lakhanpur during naka/ checking at Keerian Gandiyal area noticed the movement of one suspicious vehicle ( Truck) bearing Registration No. JK02CS-9586 which was being driven by an unknown person enrouted from Punjab towards J&K UT via Keerain Gandiyal was signalled to stop for checking.On seeing naka party driver of the vehicle stopped the vehicle few metres away from Naka Point and managed to fled away.During checking of the said vehicle, 13 bovines(10 Cows and 03 Oxen,) were found loaded in the vehicle mercilessly which were rescued & 01 Truck was seized. On this, FIR No. 134/2026 U/S 223/BNS, 11/PCA act was registered at PS Lakhanpur and further investigation into this matter has been set into motion.

Kathua Police is striving hard and taking every possible step especially to curb the Bovine Smuggling menace from society. If any person has any information regarding any such activity then share it by dialling 112 or 09858034100 with police for the cause. We assure that your identity shall be kept confidential.

04/10/2026