The Jammu Kashmir administration has shut several schools in Srinagar in view of the G20 event in the Kashmir valley.
Quoting official sources, newspaper, The Hindu reported that schools at “vulnerable” points in the valley have been shut and the members of minorities, migrant workers and mainstream politicians are being put on alert in Kashmir, especially Srinagar, reported The Hindu.
A teacher, who teaches at a private school located on the outskirts of Srinagar city, said she received “directions from the school administration to announce a nine-day holiday from May 17”.
Official sources said security around those pockets inhabited by members of the minority communities in south Kashmir have been heightened and the members advised “to be careful, especially after sundown”.
Police have been asked to increase vigil in the areas where migrant labourers reside in the city. Several road intersections, where labourers would assemble, have been closed for traffic and labourers have been advised against assembling on roadsides, official sources said.
Several protected mainstream leaders have been advised “to restrict their movement” till the G-20 meeting is over. “We have been advised to limit our movement in the wake of growing threats [from militants],” a senior leader said.
Commuters alleged the police seized dozens of two-wheelers, which could be used by militants, for “violating traffic rules”.
Meanwhile, teams of the elite National Security Guard (NSG) and MARCOS marine commandos have carried out drills ahead of the meeting in Srinagar.
“We will conduct the meeting smoothly and successfully. All security arrangements are made. There will be three-tier security. Anti-drone equipment has been set up for air surveillance,” Additional Director-General of Police (ADGP) Vijay Kumar said.