The vocational training centre started by the Indian Army in the Shopian district of South Kashmir is playing an important role in assisting the women of Shopian in finding jobs and becoming self-sufficient.
In a post on 'X', the Army mentioned that Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty, and that "such cases are not entitled to Military Funerals as per the extant Army Order of 1967, in vogue."
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday met with the family of Major Aashish Dhonchak who lost his life in Anantnag encounter and announced 50 lakh Rs in compensation.
After three officers lost their lives in an encounter in Anantnag, the Indian Army along with the local police continued their operation against a group of two-three terrorists hiding at the spot, officials said on Thursday.
Indian Army troops in South Kashmir's Kokernag on Wednesday night apprehended three individuals with 'war-like- stores including a hand grenade and ammunition.
According to officials, the contact was established by ambush in Garhi Battalion, Poonch, around 02:00 am. Two individuals were observed moving across the LoC in the general area of Degwar Terva.
In a joint operation, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police foiled an infiltration bid and killed a terrorist along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Amrohi area of Tangdhar Sector on Sunday, said the police.
The event, which began on Saturday, was organized by dedicated volunteers from the village, with invaluable support from the local administration and the Indian Army.