SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair an emergency cabinet meeting in Srinagar given the prevailing situation along the borders and the Line of Control (LoC) in the Union Territory after India carried out air strikes inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.
Sourcessaid that the Chief Minister will meet all cabinet colleagues to assess the situation along the border and LoC areas in Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, the Chief Minister chaired an emergency meeting with the Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Jammu, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch, Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora via video conferencing.
“Assessed the ground situation along the border and LoC. Divisional Commissioners and DCs briefed on the prevailing situation. Emphasised safeguarding civilian lives and ensuring timely response at all levels,” the office of the Chief Minister posted on X.
It also said that in light of current developments, the Chief Minister directed the immediate release of contingency funds to all Deputy Commissioners. “Officials have been instructed to counter misinformation and urge the public to rely only on verified sources. Let us stand united and resilient,” it said. (KNO)
