Security remained on high alert in Srinagar's Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure following the protests by Shia Muslims against the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Police in Kashmir on Monday used tear gas shells to move back groups of people who had gathered to protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, despite restrictions imposed in all districts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure.
In a major security push across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) in hilly terrains located at altitudes of nearly 6,000 feet and above, significantly strengthening counter-terror deployment
Security forces are conducting search-and-cordon operations in the Chatroo area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, as part of Operation Trashi-I, which has been underway for over 20 days now.
The operation involves troops from CIF Delta, the White Knight Corps, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF, following intelligence inputs. A firefight is underway, with a cordon established around the area.
At the outset of the meeting, participating officers briefed the DGP on intelligence inputs, security measures, and preparedness plans, outlining steps to strengthen security, safeguard public spaces, and ensure the smooth conduct of the event across all designated places in the valley.
Security has been tightened in the Samba district on Monday after a few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday.
Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched a joint search operation after an arms and ammunition consignment was recovered from the border village of Paloora in Samba district.
The recovered items included a made-in-China 9mm pistol with two magazines and a Glock 9mm pistol with one magazine. One Chinese hand grenade with marking SPL HGR 84 was also recovered.
Shah also directed all security agencies to "remain alert and continue to work in synergy to ensure that the gains achieved after abrogation of Article 370 are sustained and we achieve the goal of 'terror-free J&K' at the earliest."
With thousands of visitors expected in Udhampur for New Year festivities, the local police have issued safety guidelines to maintain order. Officials warned that while they want people to enjoy the celebrations, there will be a zero-tolerance policy toward dangerous driving and illegal su