Following missile strikes by India, Srinagar authorities have established central control rooms throughout Kashmir to monitor the situation. These control rooms will operate 24/7, facilitating coordination between departments and addressing public grievances. The Jammu and Kashmir government has also restricted employee leave to exceptional circumstances, ensuring administrative readiness.
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