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.
Zaffar Hussain, a local resident and a member of Hajinar (Karnah) panchayat said that the Indian Army has always been there supporting the locals in times of need.
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.
"They should think that when the government brings a bill, and it is passed in the Parliament, no one can stop it, because these amendments are always meant for development and for the good... Waqf Boards across the country will progress with this Act..." Andrabi told ANI.
Earlier, the Indian Army on Saturday reiterated its commitment to continue its operations across the union territory until "terrorists are eliminated."