- Surveillance Stepped Up, Area Domination Exercises Launched
- North Kashmir Borders Put on High Alert Following Infiltration Inputs
Srinagar- Security measures have been intensified across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Republic Day celebrations, with multi tier arrangements, heightened surveillance, and area domination exercises underway across the Union Territory, officials said.
Officials said that security has been strengthened across all 20 districts, with particular focus on border belts and sensitive locations.
They said enhanced security measures including naka checking and frisking of vehicles and pedestrians have been put in place in both Kashmir and Jammu regions ahead of the celebrations.
An extensive deployment of security forces has also been made along the International Border and the Line of Control to prevent any untoward incident, officials said.
In urban centres, especially Srinagar and Jammu, checking and frisking have been intensified at key locations to ensure the smooth conduct of Republic Day functions. Officials said advanced surveillance systems including drones and high resolution CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor the situation at vital points.
They added that area sanitisation and domination exercises are being carried out in vulnerable pockets across the Union Territory.
Meanwhile, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, G P Singh, chaired a high level security review meeting in Jammu to assess counter terror operations across the region. During the meeting, he reviewed the prevailing security situation, evaluated operational preparedness, and stressed the need for close coordination among various security agencies to deal with emerging challenges.
The Border Security Force has also strengthened anti infiltration measures in north Kashmir’s Bandipora sector following intelligence inputs indicating increased attempts of infiltration from across the border.
Speaking to reporters in Bandipora, DIG BSF Sector Headquarters Bandipora, N K Babu said the force has enhanced surveillance and ground deployment to counter any such attempts. He said drone surveillance has been increased and foot patrols intensified in vulnerable areas.
“The BSF, in coordination with the Army, has deployed multi layered anti infiltration grids in successive lines to monitor movement along the border. Vehicle and foot patrols have also been increased along the main road connecting Bandipora to Razdan Pass and Gurez to maintain surveillance and prevent the movement of suspicious elements,” he said.
He added that BSF units remain deployed at high altitude locations ranging between 12,000 and 16,000 feet and are continuing operations despite difficult terrain and harsh weather conditions.
“The force is fully prepared to ensure security in the sector and maintain normalcy during the Republic Day celebrations,” he said.
