Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the Balidan Stambh in Srinagar’s Pratap Park adjacent to the historic center Lal Chowk. Shah will also meet senior politicians and pay a courtesy call on veteran leader Dr. Karan Singh at his Taleh Manzil residence in high-security Gupkar Road of Srinagar.
Tweeting about the inauguration, Shah wrote, “Jammu and Kashmir have been Karmabhoomi of the indomitable courage and valour of the brave hearts of the country. He laid the foundation stone of Sacrifice Pillar ar Pratap Park in Srinagar today to make the valor of such Chiranjeevi”.
Meanwhile, Indian Army opened fire after noticing suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army troops cordoned off the area and a search operation is now underway after a brief exchange of firing.