Security tightened in Kashmir Valley ahead of R-Day

Ahead of the Republic Day, the presence of security forces around vital installations in and around the city as well as other district headquarters has been increased. Random checking of vehicles and frisking of passengers was also being done at several places.

Srinagar: Security has been beefed up in Srinagar and other places in Kashmir ahead of the Republic Day on Tuesday as forces have been deployed in massive numbers around the venues of the January 26 functions across the valley, officials said on Sunday.

Random checking of vehicles and frisking of passengers was being done at several places, they said.

The presence of security forces around vital installations in and around the city as well as other district headquarters has been increased, the officials said.

Security forces have been asked to remain alert and more check-points have been erected and in the city, they said.

Inspector-General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said the situation was under control and expressed confidence that the day will pass off incident-free.

He said multi-layered security has been put in place and domination and surveillance of areas was being undertaken.

"A three-layered security arrangement has been put in place. The areas are being dominated, frisking and checking of vehicles is being undertaken. Drones are also being used," he said.