"The Indian Army has played a crucial role in transforming the narrative. From ensuring security to facilitating infrastructure and logistics support has been instrumental in turning the border village into a tourist-friendly zone," read a statement from the Indian Army.
The Indian Army cordoned off the forested region in the Lasana area in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir after an exchange of fire with terrorists.
The Indian Army has inducted additional troops and ramped up joint search efforts in the Lasana area of Surankote in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after the security personnel made contact with terrorists on Monday night, as per officials.
Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) President Sajad Lone on Monday criticised National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, questioning the NC's handling of the recent Assembly session and their silence on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday questioned the secular credentials of the Waqf Act and argued that the Act targets one religion, contradicting India's secular principles.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that the Waqf Amendment Act, which was recently passed in the Parliament, violates the Constitution.
The Indian Army has undertaken developmental initiatives in the border areas of the Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Tangdhar sector here. These efforts focus on improving infrastructure and creating employment for local residents.
LG Sinha was speaking at the Rajouri Day celebrations, commemorating the historic liberation of Rajouri from the illegal occupation of Pakistani forces and rebels.
Baisakhi was celebrated in Srinagar and Poonch with unity and devotion. At Rainawari and Nangali Saab, people from Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities gathered to pray for peace, harmony, and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to defence sources, the drone -- of Chinese origin -- was brought down by Army Air Defence units deployed in the 16 Corps area, located south of the Pir Panjal ranges in the Jammu region.