Archive · 21 Nov 2025
J&K Police Raid 'Kashmir Times', Seize Arms; News Association Condemns Action
Police in Jammu and Kashmir raided a newspaper office, 'Kashmir Times', and found weapons.
The newspaper's editors say the raid is to silence them, while the police say they were investigating anti-national activities.
A news association supports the newspaper and asks the government to stop harassing journalists.
Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided 'Kashmir Times' office in Jammu
SIA alleges 'Kashmir Times' involvement in 'anti-national' activities and recovers arms during the raid
Editors of 'Kashmir Times' deny allegations, call raid an attempt to silence the news organization
Digipub News India Foundation condemns the raid, urges authorities to halt coercive measures against 'Kashmir Times'
SIA accuses 'Kashmir Times' of spreading terrorist ideology, inciting disaffection, and challenging India's sovereignty
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency (SIA) and 'Kashmir Times' editors Prabodh Jamwal and Anuradha Bhasin
- What
- Raided 'Kashmir Times' office and seized arms
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- SIA alleges 'Kashmir Times' involvement in anti-national activities; editors say it's an attempt to silence them
SIA's Perspective
Kashmir Times & Digipub's Perspective
Reason for Raid
SIA's Perspective
Investigation into 'Kashmir Times'' alleged involvement in anti-national activities
Kashmir Times & Digipub's Perspective
Attempt to silence the news organization and intimidate journalists
- News Organization
- 'Kashmir Times'
- Allegations by SIA
- Involvement in anti-national activities, spreading terrorist ideology, inciting disaffection
- Items Seized
- One revolver, 14 empty cases, 3 live AK rounds, 4 fired bullets, 3 grenade safety levers, 3 suspected pistol rounds, digital devices, and incriminating material
- Supporting Organization
- Digipub News India Foundation
- Editors' Statement
- Criticizing the government is not the same as being inimical to the state; We will not be silenced