SRINAGAR: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday arrived in Srinagar, where the latter will interact with the Army personnel.

"Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has reached Srinagar this morning. He will interact with troops," the Office of the Raksha Mantri posted on X.

The Defence Minister was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

This is the first Jammu and Kashmir visit of the Union Defence Minister following the Pahalgam terror attack and cessation of hostilities agreement between India and Pakistan.

Meanwhile, following the Operation Sindoor and cessation of hostilities agreement between India and Pakistan, lives have started to turn normal in Jammu and Kashmir.