In a letter, dated July 29, Chief Minister Abdullah emphasized that the Jammu and Kashmir statehood issue transcends regional politics and is vital for upholding the Indian Constitution and democratic values.
For the first time since terrorism broke out in Kashmir, families affected by terror violence have received justice—marking a significant step in rehabilitation and support for the victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Indian Army stated that certain social media posts had claimed ceasefire violations in the area, but clarified that no such incidents had occurred along the LoC.
- The previous ceasefire violations were reported in the first half of May when tensions between India and Pakistan were soaring on the border and diplomatically.
- The Indian Armed Forces had launched 'Operation Sindoor' and carried out precision strikes on terrorists' infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK.
On Day 4 saw continued use of high-tech surveillance and combat tools, which were critical in navigating the dense Akhal forest and bombing the forest through a hexacopter. The deployment of thermal imaging and drones was to track terrorists' movement in challenging terrain.
Operation Akhal began on August 1 (Friday) late at night following credible intelligence inputs about the presence of a terrorist group in the Akhal forest area, and on Sunday, it entered its third day.
The deceased, who was initially unidentified after the body was recovered on July 20 from the banks of the Kishanganga River near Government Higher Secondary School in Keran. With no claimants coming forward, the local Auqaf Committee buried the body following legal formalities. However, later in July, Pakistan’s DGMO officially informed Indian authorities that the individual was a Pakistani citizen and requested the body’s return.
The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, announced that critical repair and maintenance works are required due to the damage caused by heavy rainfall. The deployment of personnel and machinery for these repairs makes it impossible to continue the Yatra, leading to its suspension from August 3, on both routes.
Tariq Hameed Karra, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), today announced that Congress will observe August 5 as a “Black Day,” marking the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.