Combing operations in the forest areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts are continuing following recent encounters and attacks on security forces. Military Intelligence sources said intercepts indicated terrorists might try to launch attack.
Jammu: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as the intelligence agencies have received inputs that terrorists might try to disrupt the celebrations.
The security has also been tightened on the two crucial Hindu pilgrimage routes — Amarnath Yatra and Machail Mata Yatra.
Combing operations in the forest areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts are continuing in the following recent encounters and attacks on security forces. Military Intelligence sources said intercepts indicated terrorists might try to launch attack ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
The BSF has been taking up an anti-tunneling exercise to ensure no intrusion takes place. Anti-drone equipments have been deployed along the border and also the LoC.
Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command, visited the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion in South Kashmir to review the preparedness.
“He was briefed on current operational scenario of the counter-terrorism operations and the measures undertaken to meet the operational challenges,” an Army spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, DGP Mukesh Singh held a meeting with multiple security and intelligence agencies and highlighted latest trends in terror activities and urged each agency to work towards mitigating the threat.
He stressed on anti-drone measures, border deployment grid, security of the police and the Army establishments, launch of offensive operations, especially in Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, besides preventive measures in other districts.
The Rajouri police have issued an advisory to the local residents, asking them to co-operate with security forces, especially at checkpoints.
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