The Kashmir Pulse

SRINAGAR — Diwali celebrations illuminated Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk on Sunday evening as hundreds of people gathered around the iconic Ghanta Ghar to celebrate the festival of lights, highlighting a spirit of togetherness and communal harmony.

According to reports reaching the news agency GNS, members of the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities participated in the celebrations, exchanging greetings and sharing the festive atmosphere.

More than 10,000 earthen lamps illuminated the clock tower and its surrounding areas, transforming Lal Chowk into a brightly lit festive venue.

The celebrations also attracted visitors from different parts of the country. People who had travelled to Srinagar from various states to celebrate Diwali expressed happiness over the arrangements and said they were enjoying the festivities in the city.

People lit diyas, exchanged greetings and captured photographs of the illuminated landmark, turning the evening into a gathering marked by celebration and community participation.

The event showcased Lal Chowk as a meeting point for people from different communities and backgrounds, with the festival bringing residents and visitors together.

SRINAGAR — Security agencies have put up wanted posters of four men described as active terrorists on M.A. Road in Srinagar, seeking public assistance in tracing their whereabouts and announcing rewards for credible information.

According to the news agency GNS, the posters display photographs and identities of the four individuals: Bilal Ahmad Mir of Brath Kalan, Sopore; Abid Quyoam of Pattan, Baramulla; Mohammad Lateef Bhat of Kulgam; and Mohammad Umar Mir of Brath Kalan, Sopore.

The agencies have appealed to the public to share any credible information regarding their movement or presence.

They have assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential and that a suitable reward will be provided for reliable information leading to their tracing.

Members of the public having relevant information have been asked to contact security agencies on the following numbers: 9596770623; 9596770852; 9596222550; and 9596770626.

PULWAMA — Pulwama Police have apprehended a man during naka checking near Tenghar bridge and recovered a substance suspected to be Charas (Chura) from his possession, officials said.

The individual was intercepted by a police team from Police Station Pulwama during routine naka checking at Tenghar village in Pulwama.

He has been identified as Farzan Ahmad Dar, son of Late Mohammad Altaf Dar, a resident of Tenghar.

Following the recovery, FIR No. 229/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at Police Station Pulwama, and an investigation was initiated.

Police said the investigation would focus on establishing the source of the recovered substance and identifying possible backward and forward linkages.

Pulwama Police reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and requested the public to share credible information about drug-related activities with the authorities to help curb the drug menace.