JAMMU JAN 08 : Kulgam police launched intensive checking and frisking operations along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday as part of comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
The heightened security drive aims to ensure public safety and maintain law and order along the strategic highway that serves as the lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. The measures come as authorities across Jammu and Kashmir gear up for the national celebrations amid heightened security concerns.
The frisking operations were led by Station House Officer (SHO) Qazigund, Syed Nazir Indrabi, working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Highway and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Qazigund. The security deployment was carried out following specific directions from SSP Kulgam, Anayat Ali Choudhary, who is personally overseeing the implementation of security protocols in the district.
Officials emphasized that senior police officers are directly monitoring the security situation across Kulgam district to ensure comprehensive coverage. “Close vigil is being kept on the overall situation in the district. Senior police officers are personally monitoring the security situation to ensure a safe and secure environment for the celebrations,” an official stated.
The checking operations along NH-44 include thorough vehicle inspections, passenger verification, and surveillance of suspicious movements. Security personnel have been deployed at strategic points along the highway to screen vehicles and conduct random checks of passengers traveling through the area.
The Qazigund stretch of the highway holds particular significance as it serves as a gateway to the Kashmir Valley and witnesses heavy vehicular traffic daily. The police are maintaining a visible presence to deter any potential security threats while ensuring minimal disruption to normal traffic flow.
The security measures are part of a larger preparedness plan being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of January 26. Authorities are taking no chances given the sensitive security environment, with multiple layers of security being established around vital installations, public venues, and major thoroughfares.
The heightened vigilance along NH-44 is expected to continue through the Republic Day period, with security forces remaining on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents during the national celebrations.
