Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the premier health institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants.
Amid freezing temperatures and bone-chilling cold wave currently gripping the Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Sunday that he would station himself in Srinagar for the next week to personally address the challenges faced by the people.
An exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, police said on Sunday.
At least twelve persons, including women and men, were injured in a grenade explosion in the crowded market on Sunday near the heavily guarded tourist reception centre (TRC) in Srinagar.
In a significant political development, National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Tuesday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to honor the people’s mandate by addressing key issues.
Police promptly arrived on the spot and, assisted by the locals, managed to arrest the thief, police sources said.
The Lt Governor asked the officials of the Municipal Corporation and other stakeholders to understand these challenges and work accordingly.
Incriminating materials including 2 pistols have been recovered from the killed terrorists.
He said all the stakeholders associated with travel and tour industry have been fully vaccinated to contain spread of coronavirus.
The attack has come a day before the Republic Day when the Army, BSF, CRPF and J&K Police are on high alert particularly in the Kashmir valley.
