Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of I-day celebrations

Kashmir valley witnessed major encounters in the last six moths.

120 militants were killed during encounters with security forces at different places in South Kashmir.

Recent incidents of infiltration and ceasefire violations along the border also led to additional deployment of police and paramilitary forces on the Line of Control (Loc) and International Border

Security has been strengthened particularly around Bakshi Stadium in the Kashmir Valley where the main function of the Independence Day will be held.

Police sources said three-tier security arrangements have been made around the main venue, where Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti will unfurl the tricolor.

A police official told India Blooms that necessary security arrangements have been put in place around the Bakshi Stadium.

"There is a three -tier security ring placed. Closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) have been installed and anti-sabotage mechanism is in place to ensure peaceful function," he said, adding that general public can enter through gates of Bakshi stadium.

Sources further said that all the buildings around the Bakshi Stadium have been occupied by sharp shooters of the police and the CRPF to prevent any untoward incident.

Vehicles are being stopped for frisking of the occupants and frequent searches of pedestrians are also being undertaken to ensure that the militants do not succeed in disrupting the functions, they said.

Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in other parts of the Valley and the venues of I-day functions at the district headquarters have also been handed over to the police and other security agencies.

Recent militant attacks and firing on borders, security agencies have been put on high alert across Jammu region ahead of Independence Day celebrations.

“Three tier security grill with the assistance of Police, Army and paramilitary forces have been put in place to keep check on suspicious movement in the region, particularly in border areas.” Senior police official told India Blooms in Jammu.

The united separatists of Kashmir had called for shutdown and boycott of the celebrations on August 15.

Full dress rehearsal was held on Sunday at Bakshi Stadium here. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Khan took salute at the march past in which contingents of various security forces and school children took part.

4 security personnel injured in Kashmir grenade attack
4 security personnel injured in Kashmir grenade attack
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Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): Day before Independence celebrations, suspected militants of LeT on Monday hurled grenades on security forces in Kanihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

According to reports, four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a policeman were seriously wounded in the attack.

All injured were shifted to nearby hospital for advanced treatment.

The attack comes days after the when Indian Army killed Hizbul Mujahideen's operational commander Yasin Itoo, along with his two associates, in a fierce encounter in Kashmir's Shopian district.

Meanwhile, Pakistan based outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba claimed responsibility for a grenade attack.

“Congratulated the attackers for carrying out the attack despite stringent security arrangements and warned of similar attacks in future on forces across valley,” said Spokesman of outfit Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi.

(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri,Image: download-wallpaper.net)