Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 in the twin capitals of the Union Territory.
The security around the main venues has been intensified further, with security agencies carrying out extensive anti-sabotage checks, area domination exercises, and surveillance and frisking operations to prevent any attempt to disrupt the celebrations.
In Srinagar, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to unfurl the national flag at Bakhshi Stadium, security forces have intensified the security grid around the stadium and areas close to the venue.
Officials said the security grid has been placed on high alert across all districts following intelligence inputs indicating that terrorists could attempt to target sensitive and high-value targets by exploiting loopholes.
Police and other security forces are conducting thorough checks of vehicles and passengers at multiple entry and exit points leading to Srinagar district.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have advised people to immediately inform the police or the nearest security post about any suspicious movement of a vehicle, person or object.
Besides army patrols and night area domination exercises, K9 squads, along with aerial surveillance, have also been deployed in the region.
Officials said the focus of security forces and other agencies is to prevent any untoward incident and ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations.
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