Srinagar, May 29 -- This marks Shah's first visit to the Union Territory following Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike by Indian forces on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.

Upon arrival, Shah was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and immediately drove to Raj Bhawan, where he is scheduled to chair a high-level security review meeting late tonight. The meeting will include top officials from the army, paramilitary forces, police, intelligence agencies, and civil administration. Security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, starting July 3, is also on the agenda.

Shah will spend the night in Jammu and fly to Poonc...