On February 2, 2026, a 4.6 to 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district at 5:35 a.m., with the tremors felt across the region, including in Pattan and surrounding areas. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, with the epicenter near Pattan, 10 km northeast of Gulmarg, and lasted approximately 20 seconds. No damage has been reported so far, but the region remains in a high seismic zone, with a history of significant earthquakes, including the devastating 2005 quake. Meanwhile, in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for a judicial inquiry into the death of real estate tycoon C J Roy, who was involved in a police income tax search in Bengaluru on January 30. Roy, aged 57, suffered a bullet injury from his licensed firearm at his office and was declared dead after being taken to the hospital. Vijayan criticized the police and tax authorities, alleging lapses in search procedures and harassment, and emphasized that no action justifying loss of life can be accepted in a democratic society. The incident has sparked calls for accountability and a review of law enforcement conduct during tax searches.