Veteran actor Arun Bakshi has praised the Indian Armed Forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor, India's precision strikes that targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
In a major decision, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has increased the ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) in respect of death/disability/injury of civilians and government employees due to violence or any other form of civil commotion, as per the release.
Extensive raids were carried out earlier today by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) at around 11 locations across Central and North Kashmir. Earlier this week, similar raids were conducted in South Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation into sleeper cell modules.
In a stern warning to Pakistan over its support to terror groups targeting India, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that there is nothing in the neighbouring country that is beyond the reach of the Indian Armed Forces.
J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they want the Amarnath Yatra to be safe and free of problems. He added tourism is down, and there have been no recent border clashes. The government is working on compensation for any damage caused.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda on Saturday stressed the need to take India's "views" across the world because of the propaganda that Pakistan indulges in and misrepresents the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
After the intense shelling by Pakistan during the recent conflict with India, the Rural Development Department is constructing bunkers for civilians' safety in emergency in Rajouri's Nowshera.
The Indian Army visited Poonch areas hit by Pakistani shelling, giving medicines and ration to residents. Locals thanked the Army, praising their support and bravery on the border. They said they stand with the Army and appreciate the relief efforts.
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited the Poonch and Naushera districts of Jammu and Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational readiness, the Army said.