"Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave. The details are sketchy at the moment but what is known is that a man with a loaded pistol was asked to get within range to discharge shot. It was only the close protection team that deflected the shot & ensured that the assassination
According to a release issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Prabhat was accompanied by Special DG Coordination, PHQ J&K, SJM Gillani-IPS, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi-IPS and DIG SKR Javid Iqbal Matoo-IPS.
The security remains at high alert in Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar for the second day following the protests by Shia Muslims against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
Police in Kashmir on Monday used tear gas shells to move back groups of people who had gathered to protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, despite restrictions imposed in all districts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure.
Security forces on Sunday neutralised another terrorist during a joint operation in the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district under Operation Trashi-I, the Indian Army's Jammu-based White Knight Corps said.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the deadly Pulwama terror attack, recalling their bravery and valour.
In an 'X' post, Shah said he discussed various innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon, and that efforts for de-radicalisation have seen major success, accelerating the government's vision for a terror-free J&K.
During his stay, Shah will chair high-level meetings to take stock of the prevailing security scenario, particularly in border areas and other sensitive districts. Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Jammu and Kashmir administration, police, intelligence agencies and c
The visit, from February 5 to 7, assumes significance amid continued efforts by the Centre to further strengthen security mechanisms and accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During his visit, he will preside over high-level review meetings on security and development issues. He is also set to visit the Border Security Force's Bobia and Gurnam Border Outposts. In addition, the minister will meet with the families of fallen soldiers and hand over appointment le