Photo: Peerzada Waseem
Srinagar: Ahead of Republic Day, security has been tightened across the valley as authorities hold apprehensions about any possible militant attack.
A senior police officer on duty said there are inputs about the possibility of militant attacks before the day. “Security agencies are vigilant and are regularly monitoring the situation,” he said.
Government forces have set up checking points in the city and have intensified frisking of people. Passenger and private vehicles entering the city at Parimpora, Athwajan and By-pass road are checked.
This year, the main Republic Day parade will be held at the high-security zone of Sher-i-Kashmir stadium at Sonwar here. The venue has already been sealed.
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