IN PHOTOS: Security forces put on high alert in J&K ahead of Independence Day

Updated On: 12 August, 2024 08:14 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day to ensure the safety and security of the people. Pics/PTI

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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day to ensure the safety and security of the people. Pics/PTI

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Security forces are conducting vehicle checks in the Bhimber Gali and Manjakote sectors as part of heightened security measures

<p>Earlier, on Sunday, the security forces initiated a search operation following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police</p>

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Earlier, on Sunday, the security forces initiated a search operation following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police

<p>The anti-infiltration grid along the Indo-Pakistan border is being further strengthened to prevent infiltration attempts by terrorist, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said</p>

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The anti-infiltration grid along the Indo-Pakistan border is being further strengthened to prevent infiltration attempts by terrorist, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said

<p>Blaming Pakistan for being the "source" of terrorism, the LG said it will never succeed in its attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir</p>

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Blaming Pakistan for being the "source" of terrorism, the LG said it will never succeed in its attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>"The anti-infiltration grid has been strengthened compared to the past. It will be further reinforced to prevent any infiltration attempts," Sinha told PTI in an interview on Sunday</p>

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"The anti-infiltration grid has been strengthened compared to the past. It will be further reinforced to prevent any infiltration attempts," Sinha told PTI in an interview on Sunday

<p>Security forces have foiled several infiltration bids in the Poonch, Kupwara, Rajouri, and Bandipora sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, killing several militants over the past two months</p>

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Security forces have foiled several infiltration bids in the Poonch, Kupwara, Rajouri, and Bandipora sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, killing several militants over the past two months

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Security agencies estimate that there are about 60 to 70 foreign infiltrated terrorists operating in the hills of the Jammu region

<p>Following a series of terror attacks on army personnel, pilgrims, and police in Udhampur, Kathua, Samba, Doda, Poonch and Rajouri districts of the Jammu region by highly trained terrorists, the administration has adopted a twin strategy -- redeployment of forces in the hinterland and 1000 police personnel to be deployed along the border</p>

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Following a series of terror attacks on army personnel, pilgrims, and police in Udhampur, Kathua, Samba, Doda, Poonch and Rajouri districts of the Jammu region by highly trained terrorists, the administration has adopted a twin strategy -- redeployment of forces in the hinterland and 1000 police personnel to be deployed along the border

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