Srinagar, Jan. 22 -- Security has been heightened across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day as police has intensified patrolling and vehicle checks in the Valley to thwart any attempts by anti-national elements to disrupt the celebrations, officials said on Thursday.
The roads leading to Bakshi Stadium here, the venue for the main official Republic Day function in Kashmir, have been fortified with security-related obstacles established at several places.
Senior police officers at the district level are supervising the arrangements to ensure effective and seamless implementation of the security plan, officials added. "In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations, the police have stepped up security and checking measures across the Valle...