High Alert In Jammu & Kashmir : Something In The Offing?
The local media in Kashmir has reported that many battalions of Central Police forces have been deployed in Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, Doda, Banihal and Ramban areas of Jammu in addition to extra deployed of Army and Border Security Force at the International Border (IB) and Line of Control.
Both the Army and the Indian Air Force are on on high alter in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional 25,000 Central Police personnel have been inducted into the volatile region. A large part of the induction has been by IAF airlift.
“Airbases and military installations in Jammu have been asked to remain in every ready mode with additional deployment troops on borders and sensitive locations,” according to media reports
“Jammu Air Force station put on ultra alert since morning with drones hovering over and around air force station and Jammu’s only civil airport,” said a source to local media.
“Romeo, Delta and Uniform forces of Rashtriya Rifles and other regular units of Army deployed on Line of Control and hinterland have been asked to be prepared for any situation,” the source maintained.
Meanwhile, the Rapid Action Force and BSF have also been been moved in Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu to deal with any internal trouble, said the sources.
Furthermore, a large number of security forces personnel have been provided at the disposal of district police in Jammu to strengthen the security grid in all sensitive areas.
All above action comes after curtailment of AMARNATH YATRA, which generally is upto 15 Aug every year. Schools and Colleges have also been ordered to be closed for around 10 days. Even the British Government has issued a Travel Advisory to its citizen ….probably to further increase tension in the region.
