J&K detentions spike to 3,500 amid hunt for cop's killers

Detentions across Jammu and Kashmir have surged significantly following a terrorist attack that killed a police officer. Authorities have stepped up operations against suspected sympathizers of armed groups in the region.

Home Minister Amit Shah visited the slain head constable's family and spoke with his son. A comprehensive security review meeting was held to assess the current operational environment and threat perception.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticized the spike in detentions and controlled explosions targeting terrorist hideouts, raising concerns over the security operations.