In Pictures: Rajnath Singh’s first Srinagar visit after Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh visited Srinagar on Thursday where he met the soldiers of the armed forces. He interacted with the jawans at the cantonment. He praised the heroes of Operation Sindoor. This was the biggest action taken by India against terrorism. He posed for a picture with jawans along with Manoj Sinha and J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah. (Image: ANI)

He was accompanied by lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. (Image: PTI)

This is Rajnath Singh's first Jammu & Kashmir visit following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Upon his arrival at the Srinagar airport, he interacted with a army personnel (Image: ANI)

According to the officials, Singh also reviewed the overall security scenario and the combat readiness of the armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir. (Image: ANI)

Singh arrived at the Chinar Corps headquarters located at Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. He inspected the Pakistani shells that were dropped in J&K. Debris of the shells was also displayed. (Image: ANI)

Singh addressed the army personnel in the cantonment. He paid his condolence to all those brave hearts that lost their lives fighting terrorists. He also paid respect to the innocent civilians that were killed in Pahalgam attack. (Image: PTI)

Singh also lauded locals and said, "After Pahalgam attack, the manner in which the people of Jammu and Kashmir expressed their anger against Pakistan and terrorists - I also salute the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I am here to feel that energy which destroyed the enemies. The manner in which you destroyed Pakistani chowkis and bunkers across the border, I think the enemy will never be able to forget it." (Image: PTI)