Sajid Raina
Srinagar, Jan 15: The security measures have been heightened across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, with multi-tier arrangements, intensified surveillance, and area domination exercises underway across the Union Territory, officials said.
Officials said that security arrangements have been strengthened across all 20 districts, with special focus on border belts.
“Enhanced security measures, including naka checking, frisking of vehicles and pedestrians are in place in both the regions of Kashmir and Jammu ahead of the Republic Day celebrations,“ they said.
They said that an extensive deployment of security forces has been made along the International Border and the Line of Control to prevent any untoward incident.
In urban areas, particularly Srinagar and Jammu, frisking and checking have been intensified at key locations to enhance security measure for the smooth conduct of the Republic Day celebrations,” they said.
They added that to further bolster security measures, advanced surveillance systems, including drones and high-resolution CCTV cameras, have been set up to monitor the situation at key locations.
Area sanitisation and domination exercises are also being conducted in vulnerable pockets, officials said.
Meanwhile, Director General of the CRPF, G P Singh chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, focusing on strengthening the counter-terrorism operations across the region.
He reviewed the prevailing security situation, assessed operational preparedness, and emphasised coordination among security agencies to ensure effective responses to emerging challenges.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has strengthened anti-infiltration measures in north Kashmir’s Bandipora sector following intelligence inputs indicating increased attempts of infiltration from across the border.
Speaking with reporter in Bandipora, DIG BSF Sector Headquarters Bandipora, N K Babu said that the BSF has enhanced surveillance and ground deployment to counter any such attempts.
He said that drone surveillance has been increased and foot patrols intensified across 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. The vehicle and foot patrols have also been increased along the main road connecting Bandipora to Razdan Pass and Gurez to maintain surveillance and prevent movement of suspicious elements”.
He also said the BSF units are deployed at high-altitude locations ranging between 12,000 and 16,000 feet and are continuing operations despite challenging terrain and weather conditions. “The force is prepared to ensure security in the sector and maintain normalcy during the Republic Day celebrations,” he said.
