Security forces are on high alert across J&K to keep a vigil on any suspected movement to foil the designs of terrorists ahead of Republic Day celebrations. Heavy deployment of police and security forces was witnessed at sensitive installations, including railway stations, highways and airports. Frisking of pedestrians and checking of vehicles is also being done to avoid any untoward incident.

Deployment of BSF men was witnessed along the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway that has in the past witnessed terror attacks from Pakistani ultras who sneaked into this side of the border.

Sources in the police said there were inputs that ultras might try to disrupt Republic Day celebrations in the UT. — OC

Courtesy: The Tribune India: 19th Jan , 2022