Security on high alert across J&K

Srinagar, Nov 11: A day after a devastating car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, security agencies across Jammu and Kashmir have gone on high alert, launching an extensive security drive.

From Srinagar to border districts like Rajouri and Kupwara, extra checkpoints have been set up, security forces are frisking vehicles with modern gadgets, and identity checks have been intensified at all major junctions, bus terminals, and entry points.

Officials said the measures are precautionary but essential.

“Extraordinary security arrangements have been put in place across J&K to ensure public safety and maintain peace,” said a senior Police officer here. “We are using advanced scanners, handheld metal detectors, and explosive-trace detection (ETD) devices at major checkpoints.”

In Srinagar city, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been deployed at all major intersections, including Lal Chowk, Dalgate, Bemina, and Nowgam.

Vehicles are being stopped randomly and occupants asked to produce identity documents.

Similar security tightening was reported from Pulwama, Shopian, and Anantnag, where at least four persons have already been detained as part of the ongoing investigation into the Faridabad terror module, believed to be linked to the Red Fort blast.

In north Kashmir, the Police have set up additional checkpoints at Sopore, Baramulla, Handwara, and Kupwara.

The patrols by security forces have also been intensified along the Line of Control (LoC) to prevent infiltration attempts.

At Srinagar International Airport, security personnel have been put on the highest level of alert. Passenger screening has been enhanced, and luggage is being checked manually in addition to X-ray scanning.

The Jammu and Banihal railway stations have also seen heightened frisking operations, with railway police using explosive detectors and canine units.

Commuters reported additional layers of checking before boarding trains.

Authorities have also issued advisories urging people to remain vigilant, report unattended vehicles or suspicious movements, and cooperate with frisking procedures.