Ahead of the India’s 75th Independence Day, Security has been tightened across the Kashmir valley and random frisking is being carried out too in city square of Srinagar along with other main towns of the valley.
Reports reaching The Kashmiriyat said that Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployment has been beefed up in Kashmir to thwart any law and order situation and ensure smooth Independence Day celebrations scheduled on Monday (15 August).
A multi-layer security arrangement with both aerial and ground surveillance has also been put in place across the region to thwart any untoward incident during Independence Day celebrations.
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is expected to preside over the main I-Day function that is scheduled to be held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar.
The Security has been beefted up across the valley, however, searches of vehicles and checking and frisking of people is being carried out around the venues of the Independence Day functions.
An Official said, “there will not be any additional deployment of paramilitary troops in the Srinagar city.”
Forces have also started checking to thwart any attempt of militants to bring in arms and explosives ahead of the Independence day.
Security personnel have been deployed atop the buildings around Bakshi Stadium. CCTVs have also been installed around the venue on security vehicles and buildings. Sniffer dogs have been placed in Srinagar.