Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday instructed the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure 'zero infiltration' from International Border with Pakistan by strengthening the border grid and use of advanced technologies while charing a high level Jammu and Kashmir security review meeting
Security has been heightened in Kulgam as the nation prepares to celebrate its 76th Republic Day. The Security forces carried out vehicle checks on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have tightened security along the Jammu-Srinagar highway ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. A thorough checking campaign has also been conducted to bolster safety measures.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the mock drill was conducted by District Police Reasi along with SOG, CRPF 126bn, GRP, RPF, SDRF, VDG, Civil Administration, Fire, Emergency, and Medical teams.
After terrorists killed two Village Defence Guards in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, security near their residences has been heightened to prevent any further mishap.
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram criticized Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday for holding a review meeting on the region's security without Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Security forces launched a joint search operation based on intelligence in the Kistwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon, police said.