India tightens grip on IIOJK in security’s name ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: India has intensified restrictions days ahead of its Independence Day celebration in the UN-acknowledged disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the main event will be held at Bakshi Stadium, In Srinagar, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the celebrations.
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference have called for boycott of the India’s Indepdendence Day celebrations in the occupied territory. Similarly, in Jammu, LG’s Advisor R R Bhatnagar will oversee the celebrations at M A Stadium.
Indian forces have intensified their vigilance, particularly in Srinagar, with a heavy security blanket in place. Frisking operations have been increased at various locations, including key routes like the Srinagar-Jammu and Srinagar-Baramulla highways.
Armed personnel and undercover officials have been deployed in and around the event venues to monitor and neutralize potential threats. Sharpshooters from the Police and CRPF have occupied high-rise buildings surrounding the venues, and ground surveillance teams have been deployed alongside aerial surveillance units.
Commuters are subject to thorough frisking and identity verification at multiple checkpoints, adding another layer of security. The city has been divided into sectors and zones, each with adequate force deployment. Anti-sabotage teams are conducting checks at the venue, and searches are ongoing in surrounding areas.
Similar measures are being enforced in Jammu and other district headquarters across IIOJK.
