Srinagar- Police on Thursday intensified checking and frisking operations along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district ahead of Republic Day celebrations to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.
An official said the security drive was carried out on NH-44 under heightened alert, with police personnel checking vehicles and frisking commuters as part of precautionary measures.
The operation was led by the Station House Officer of Qazigund police station, Syed Nazir Indrabi, under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police (Highway) and the Sub-Divisional Police Officer Qazigund, on the directions of SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali Choudhary.
“Close vigil is being maintained on the overall security situation in the district. Senior police officers are personally monitoring the arrangements to ensure a safe and secure environment for Republic Day celebrations,” the official said.
Police said such checking and frisking drives will continue in the coming days as part of enhanced security measures across the district
LG To Preside Over R-Day Parade
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main function of Republic Day celebrations, 2026, to be held at Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where he will also take the salute.
All officers and officials of the Government and Public Sector Undertakings stationed at Jammu have been directed to attend the function as part of their official duty.
The Government has also directed all Heads of Departments and Chief Executives of Public Sector Undertakings to ensure their own presence along with that of employees working under them to mark the national event with due solemnity and participation.
In addition, the Beating Retreat Ceremony of the Republic Day celebrations will be held on January 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu.
All officers and officials of Government Departments stationed in Jammu have been directed to attend the ceremony, while Heads of Departments and Chief Executives of Public Sector Undertakings are required to ensure their participation along with that of their subordinate employees.
