Srinagar, Aug 14: Security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir for smooth and peaceful conduct of Independence Day functions in the UT.

The main I-Day function in J&K will be held at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will unfurl the tricolor and take the salute.
Tight security arrangements have been put in place in Srinagar and other districts of the Valley to ensure peace and smooth conduct of I-Day functions.
“The security deployment in sensitive areas has been increased. Besides, the security personnel have intensified day and night patrolling and security men have also set up temporary check points, where the vehicles and commuters are being searched thoroughly,” a police official said.
Security personnel are conducting random as well as targeted checks of vehicles and individuals to detect any suspicious movement.
“Drones and other surveillance equipment are being used to monitor sensitive locations and event venues. Sniffer dogs are also being deployed for anti-sabotage checks and searches,” the police official said.
In Jammu, the main Independence Day event will be held at Maulana Azad Stadium, where Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary will unfurl the tricolour and take the salute.
Police and paramilitary personnel have been stationed at strategic points in Jammu region while access control, frisking and vehicle checks are being carried out in areas surrounding these venues.
“An all-encompassing surveillance has been mounted in the region, with security agencies maintaining a close watch on all approaches to the venue and other sensitive locations to ensure the celebrations pass off peacefully,” official said.
They said Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been deployed at strategic locations in the city; security deployments have been reinforced along the Jammu-Srinagar and Jammu-Pathankot national highways.
Border security has been reinforced, with key border roads and highways kept under close surveillance through CCTV and other monitoring mechanisms, officials said.
A multi-tier security grid comprising forces from the army, BSF, and police has been formed along the Line of Control and International Border.