Amid manhunt for J&K cop’s terrorist killers, detentions spike to 3.5k

Detentions across Jammu and Kashmir linked to a terrorist killing have risen significantly. Police have stepped up their crackdown on suspected sympathizers of armed groups in the region. A comprehensive security review meeting focused on the current operational environment and threat perception. Home minister Amit Shah spoke with the slain head constable's son after visiting the family. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the detentions and controlled explosions targeting terrorist homes.