Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reduced his official convoy size by 50%, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to cut official cavalcades and save fuel. Police sources say Nalin Prabhat and IG Security Sujit Kumar have also scaled down their convoys recently, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reportedly continues with the same security setup in the Kashmir Valley.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined a people’s movement in Budgam, calling for the administration, police and civil society to work together to wipe out narcotics and protect youth. He warned that drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir is not just a health challenge but a national security crisis, alleging narcotics smuggled into the region help fund terrorism and radicalization as police attach property worth Rs 1.20 crore.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led a public anti-drug rally at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Sunday, pressing the administration’s campaign to eliminate drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing participants, he reiterated the government’s commitment to curb the menace and strengthen awareness and action on the ground to reduce drug-related harm across the region.
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, politicians, tourists and locals gathered at the Baisaran memorial to pay tribute to 26 victims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LG Manoj Sinha reiterated India’s resolve against terrorism, as the attack on April 22, 2025 claimed 25 tourists and a local ponywala. Organizers stressed the country remains united against terror.
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