Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 11 (ANI): The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on the Baltal route to carry out maintenance work following heavy rains on Sunday, an official said.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the higher reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Sunday evening, officials said.
Sharma, a native of Sirmaur, laid down his life in the line of duty during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday.
Pointing to the increasing terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday questioned the central government and said that the Union government should answer the entire nation.
A day after two army soldiers lost their lives in action in an encounter with terrorists, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that security forces have changed their strategy and will be able to bring the terror incidents under control.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Sunday and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ghanshyam Tiwari alleged on Sunday that security arrangements have not been made foolproof to prevent terror attacks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and said the Centre should take responsibility.
Inspector General (IG) of Kashmir VK Birdi said on Sunday that the operation that began a day ago is underway in the upper reaches of Gagar-Mandu area of Kokernag in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.