Amid unending violence blamed mostly on militants, the Centre on Sunday decided not to extend its unilateral ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, declared on May 16 to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan. The Home Ministry announcement, a day after Eid festivities, said that operations against the militants will resume.

"The government of India decides not to extend the suspension of operations in Jammu and Kashmir announced in the beginning of Ramadan," a Ministry statement said.