Kashmir: INDIA selfie point near LoC in Uri becomes major tourist attraction

Children stand at the the INDIA selfie point near the LoC at Uri, in Baramulla district, Kashmir. Pic/PTI

A selfie point near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir has become a major attraction for tourists. The point not only allow tourists take pictures with Indian flag, but they can capture the mesmerising beauty of Uri's remote border region and a panoramic view of the Jhelum river.

The INDIA selfie point near LoC provides visitors with an engaging environment symbolising a sense of nationalism in the region. The army had last year opened 'Kaman Setu', zero-point at the LoC for tourists. The selfie point was opened for the public around the Republic Day this year.

The selfie point has been has been positioned strategically along the National Highway-44 and the structure offers a panoramic view of the picturesque Jhelum river, enhancing the pride of the locals as well as the tourists, news wire PTI reported.

The army thanked the artist and RNAF founder Rouble Nagi's foundation which is known for its women empowerment projects. "Her gesture of gifting the structure stands as a testimony to rising nationalism in the valley. The selfie point was conceptualised with an aim to provide a unique engaging environment for individuals and groups alike," the army said, PTI report added.

The selfie point near LoC is the brainchild of Nagi. Nagi said that sculpting the name of the nation through her art installation is a tribute to the sacrifices made by various sections of society for the country's freedom.

"Nothing feels better than sculpting the name of my nation through my art. Proud to install my sculpture #INDIA at Uri, a remote border region," Nagi, daughter of a retired army officer, said. "How blessed we are to be free. Our children need to know the sacrifices that were made by so many to protect the freedom we enjoy today", she said, reported PTI.

She also urged people to include Uri as their tourist destination. Nagi has been instrumental in making selfie points in Kashmir which included one at the revamped Polo view market, Rajbagh and Dal Lake.

(With PTI Inputs)