JAMMU, JANUARY 10 (KNT): Security arrangements have been significantly stepped up across the Jammu region ahead of Republic Day, with multiple search and combing operations launched in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incident.
Officials said joint teams of security forces are carrying out extensive search operations in forest areas of Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts to track suspicious movement and flush out potential threats in the run-up to the national celebrations.
In Jammu city, police have intensified checking at key entry and exit points. Vehicles are being thoroughly checked, luggage frisked and identity cards of commuters and passengers verified. Additional checkpoints have also been established at strategic locations to strengthen the overall security grid.
Security agencies said the heightened measures are part of a routine but robust security drill ahead of Republic Day, particularly in view of recent incidents involving drone activity and recoveries near the International Border. Coordination among various security and intelligence agencies has been further enhanced to ensure round-the-clock surveillance.
Officials appealed to the public to cooperate with security personnel during checking and verification procedures and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity immediately. They said the enhanced security arrangements will remain in place in the coming days to ensure peaceful and incident-free Republic Day celebrations across the region.
