Srinagar, Aug 11: Security has been stepped up along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Independence Day.

A security official said security grid has been strengthened across vulnerable stretches of the LoC, particularly in the Gurez, Uri, Karnah and Tangdhar sectors of North Kashmir and the Sunderbani area of Jammu
“Additional surveillance and area domination measures have also been put in place along the IB in the Jammu region, where Border Security Force personnel are conducting round-the-clock patrolling and monitoring sensitive locations using electronic and digital surveillance systems,” he .
The troops deployed along the LoC have intensified patrolling and surveillance, with units maintaining close coordination to detect and respond to any suspicious movement.
“Security forces remain fully alert and are prepared to respond swiftly to any infiltration attempt or ceasefire violation,” the official said.
The forces have also deployed a range of modern surveillance and mobility equipment in difficult terrain, including drones and quadcopters fitted with high-resolution cameras and night-vision capabilities, he said.
Smart fencing and other electronic surveillance systems have been installed at vulnerable points to strengthen the existing physical barriers and improve the ability of troops to detect movement along the border.
In addition, rapid response teams and specialised units have been kept ready to move quickly to sensitive locations, while bulletproof and all-terrain vehicles are being used to facilitate troop movement in mountainous and difficult terrain.