Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday received Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Srinagar Airport upon his arrival in the Union Territory.

The Defence Minister's visit comes ahead of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, during which he is expected to participate in official events honouring the bravery and supreme sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1999 Kargil War.

Senior civil administration officials and officers from the Army and security agencies were also present at the airport to receive the Defence Minister. Tight security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar and other key locations in view of his visit.

Rajnath Singh is expected to review the prevailing security situation, interact with senior military commanders, and attend programmes related to Kargil Vijay Diwas, reaffirming the nation's commitment to its armed forces and the security of Jammu & Kashmir.

His visit holds significance as the country prepares to observe Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, paying tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in Operation Vijay, which led to India's victory in the Kargil conflict.