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Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir

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Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir have been intensified in preparation for Independence Day celebrations and the Budha Amarnath Yatra. In the Rajouri district, personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Special Operations Group have been deployed to strategic points to protect pilgrims and national celebrations. Following these deployments, security has been further bolstered across the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region. High-level meetings involving the BSF, CRPF, and CID have led to increased patrolling, area domination, and strengthened checkpoints. Specific focus has been placed on Srinagar, particularly around Bakshi Stadium, as well as sensitive areas near the Line of Control, the International Border, and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. As India approaches its 80th Independence Day approaches, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi, chaired a high-level meeting with Day, security agencies including the BSF, CRPF, and CID to review arrangements. Authorities have directed further intensified area domination and increased night patrolling, frisking, and vehicle checks, with heightened vigilance maintained in Baramulla, Kupwara, and along vulnerable entry patrolling. Advanced surveillance, including drones and exit routes. Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat subsequently led electronic monitoring, has been deployed to ensure peaceful celebrations. Local officials have noted a security review at the Police Control Room shift in Kashmir. Prabhat emphasized the necessity for intelligence-based operations and prompt responses to emerging threats. The review focused on access control, anti-sabotage measures, and route security for major venues like Bakshi Stadium. Officials were also instructed to manage traffic regulation and parking to minimize public inconvenience during the festivities. mood, observing increased participation in national celebrations compared to previous years. On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, honors front, President Droupadi Murmu has approved a series wide array of gallantry and service awards. The Ministry A total of Home Affairs announced that 1,057 personnel from various the police, fire services, home guard, and correctional services will receive medals, including have been selected for Gallantry and Service Medals. This includes 301 Gallantry Medals, 92 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, with significant numbers awarded to personnel in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas and 664 Medals Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, 78 gallantry awards were approved for Meritorious Service. Within the Jammu Armed Forces and Kashmir region, 51 personnel are among Central Armed Police Forces, including nine Kirti Chakras and 19 Shaurya Chakras, several of which were awarded posthumously to honor those who died in the recipients. line of duty.

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  1. 2026-08-15 00:22 UTC Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir
  2. 2026-08-14 17:38 UTC Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir
  3. 2026-08-14 09:34 UTC Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir
  4. 2026-08-13 16:14 UTC Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir
  5. 2026-08-10 21:06 UTC Security measures in Jammu and Kashmir

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