Security Beefed Up In Kashmir Ahead Of Republic Day

Key Highlights

• The main Republic Day function in Kashmir will be held at Bakshi stadium where stringent security arrangements have been made, the officials said.
• Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the city and other district headquarters while checkpoints have been established at various places in Srinagar, especially at the entry points of the city and other districts, the officials said.
• The security around the venues of Republic Day functions in the valley, including the stadium here, has been beefed up, and a multi-layer security apparatus has been put in place around the venues, they said.
• Security agencies have been asked to remain alert and not allow anyone to disturb law and order, or vitiate peace, the officials added.
• Sniffer dogs and metal detectors have been pressed into action to ensure that the terrorists are not able to carry out any IED explosions ahead of the Republic Day.