Jammu & Kashmir Politics & Governance

NIA examines possible militant-group links in Pahalgam attack probe

2 June 2026

The National Investigation Agency said its investigation into the Pahalgam attack was examining possible links involving Lashkar-e-Taiba, The Resistance Front , Jaish-e-Mohammed, al-Qaeda-linked groups and Hamas. It was also examining financial transactions, digital evidence and cross-border connections; the agency had not confirmed a direct link with Hamas.

Key Facts

• The National Investigation Agency is India’s principal counterterrorism investigative agency, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

India protests Pakistan’s planned Gilgit-Baltistan elections

5 June 2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the government had formally protested Pakistan’s plan to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on 7 June. India reiterated its position that all of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including Gilgit-Baltistan, form part of India and rejected the proposed election process.

Key Facts

• Gilgit-Baltistan’s provincial institutions were created in 2009; its current administrative framework is based on the Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2018.

Sediment-bypass tunnel under construction at Salal hydropower project

5 June 2026

A sediment-bypass tunnel is being constructed at the Salal hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir to help manage sediment accumulating in the reservoir. Reported at about ₹268 crore, it is intended to divert water and carry sediment past the reservoir when required.

Key Facts

• Salal is a run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Chenab; sediment accumulation has significantly reduced its reservoir capacity.

Zojila Tunnel main bore reaches breakthrough milestone

9 June 2026

Workers breached the final barrier in the main bore of the Zojila Tunnel on 9 June, completing the excavation breakthrough. The 13.153-kilometre tunnel is part of a corridor connecting the Sonamarg area in Jammu and Kashmir with Dras in Ladakh; lining, ventilation, electrical and safety work remained before it could open to traffic.

Key Facts

• The Zojila corridor aims to reduce seasonal isolation caused by severe snowfall, which can close connecting roads for months.

FIR registered over alleged raid on Atholi Police Station

24 June 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR at Atholi Police Station in Kishtwar over an alleged raid and assault involving Army personnel. The case names seven personnel and also lists 30 to 40 unidentified personnel; the Army said it would cooperate with the investigation and that further action would follow its findings.

Key Facts

• The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is India’s criminal code; it replaced the Indian Penal Code effective 1 July 2024.

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