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Samba attack: Omar stresses need to strengthen security measures

Samba attack: Omar stresses need to strengthen security measures

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reviewed the functioning of security grid at a high level meeting in winter capital Jammu following the twin militant attacks on Thursday that left four army personnel including a lieutenant colonel, four cops and two civilians dead.

Army ready to thwart Pakistan's diabolic plans for J&K

Army ready to thwart Pakistan's diabolic plans for J&K

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

'I am aware that mention of a threat to Gulmarg emanating from my perception may send negative signals to tourists but there are realities which need to be taken stock of.' 'Gulmarg is not far from Srinagar and is what the army calls in its parlance "a big name place." Such places draw attention much faster when negative incidents take place and give value of eyeball attraction.'