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The injured woman was identified as Zahida Begum, 32, wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi and of Gund Aku.

The bank’s annual profit rose more than 13 percent year-on-year from Rs 2082 crore recorded in the previous financial year, even after accounting for a one-time impairment provision of Rs 179 crore linked to its investment in J&K Grameen Bank.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Bukhari said the Apni Party was founded on inclusive principles under which “any committed worker can rise to leadership”, adding that neither his family members nor relatives were involved in politics.

Traffic authorities said the highway, also known as NH-44, was expected to remain open on Thursday for all categories of vehicles, including LMVs and heavy motor vehicles, subject to favourable weather and road conditions.

The action relates to FIR No 03/2023 registered by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and later transferred to the SIA Kashmir after investigators uncovered alleged links to terror financing and cross-border narcotics networks.

The announcement comes weeks after a Valley-wide “chakka jam” on April 20 disrupted public transport across Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir government currently has five cabinet members, including the chief minister.

Speaking to reporters in Tangmarg, Abdullah described the reports as baseless and said there was no substance to the claims.

Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, Abdullah said the academic setting did not permit a political address.

Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the scene at City Chowk and brought the blaze under control with assistance from police and local residents.