According to photographs released by the Border Security Force on 23 May, the ice Shivling was about seven feet high. Even on 29 June, the day of the traditional Pratham Puja, it stood at over five feet.
J&K faces a political storm after government school books allegedly praised terrorists and separatists as “legends” and “great personalities.
Police arrested a terrorist identified as Haji Latief from Kathua, having worked for the terrorist organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba for the past 20 years.
After threatening the employees, the soldiers looted fuel (petrol and diesel) and ₹3 lakh (Pakistani rupees) in cash.
After the situation in Kashmir returned to normal, the police resumed the investigation into the case, gathered evidence and filed the chargesheet.
They also alleged that Pakistan was obstructing economic transactions with India.
Earlier, on 9 June, clashes between protesters and security forces in the city had resulted in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to more than 200.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed serious concern over the regional government’s decision to ban the JAAC under anti-terrorism laws.
According to information provided by NIA officials, Jamaat-e-Islami has been accused of supporting terrorism, promoting separatist ideology, and encouraging anti-national activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vishal had gone to Kashmir some time back. There he was converted to Islam and his name was changed to Hamza.