Upon receiving the information, both the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army rushed to the spot. The teams cordoned off the area where the mortar shell was found and secured the vicinity. The Army's bomb disposal squad then examined the shell and successfully defused it.
Officials from the department stated that the initiative aims to promote holistic health and boost immunity among the yatris. The session also included awareness about Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle tips suitable for high-altitude travel.
During the investigation of the instant case, suspicious technical signatures were traced at 10 locations in the districts of Budgam, Pulwama, Ganderbal and Srinagar. The suspects were found using suspected encrypted messaging applications, the release stated.
According to the police, the CIK unit is carrying out the searches in connection with a terror-crime investigation case of terrorist sleeper cells and a recruitment module being handled by terrorist commander Abdullah Ghazi of Jaish-e-Mohammed from across the border.
Founded in 2019, shortly after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), TRF is a part of broader Pakistan's ISI-backed disinformation and hybrid warfare and targets civilians, minorities, tourists and security forces, according to sources.
Jammu and Kashmir JD(U) president GM Shaheen on Friday hailed the US Department of State's decision to designate "The Resistance Front" (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), demanding a ban on all organisations involved in spreading
This morning, five out of eight Amarnath yatra pilgrims were injured after a truck collided with their vehicle near Battal Ballian in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
The 16th batch of 7,908 devotees departed from Jammu early in the morning today and crossed Udhampur district amid tight security arrangements. The authorities facilitated unhindered movement with increased vigilance to ensure that the pilgrims remain safe.
The restoration of statehood has been a key demand from the regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories in August 2019.
Amidst continuing inclement weather in the higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Army has once again displayed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives of Amarnath Yatris.
Jammu and Kashmir Government schemes like the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) have significantly boosted honey production in Anantnag district of South Kashmir.