Security beefed up on Jammu-Srinagar highway

In the wake of recent encounters and ongoing counter-terror operations across the Jammu region, security along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been significantly intensified. A group of terrorists remains on the run, prompting the deployment of additional forces and heightened surveillance.

The Army, J&K police and CRPF have been deployed at critical juncture in Kathua and Udhampur districts through which the vital road link passes. Multiple check points have been established on the route to keep a check on the movement of vehicle that could possibly be carrying weaponry and terrorists towards Kashmir Valley.

The security forces are using sniffer dogs and technological assistance in scanning the vehicles going towards Kashmir side. Heavy security has been deployed in Kathua and Udhampur through which the National Highway passes. Encounters with terrorists took place in recent times in these areas after which some ultras managed to escape.

In the past, terror outfits have exploited the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to infiltrate the Kashmir Valley and smuggle arms, often using Valley-bound trucks for covert transportation of weapons and militants.

Meanwhile, a joint security review meeting was held today at Rajouri under the aegis of the Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) of the Indian Army.

Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO and Spokesperson of Army said “The meeting witnessed the participation of officers from Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police, Central Reserve Police Force, and various intelligence agencies. The primary focus of the meeting was to review the prevailing security situation in the region and to enhance interoperability and synergy among all security stakeholders. Discussions were held on intelligence sharing, coordinated operational strategies and measures to further strengthen the security grid in the area”.

The Army has also ramped up surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts, amid renewed attempts by Pakistan to facilitate cross-border infiltration.