Rajouri, CNI: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day to ensure the safety and security of the people.
As per news agency Current News of India (CNI) Security forces are conducting vehicle checks in the Bhimber Gali and Manjakote sectors as part of heightened security measures.
Earlier today, security forces initiated a search operation following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police.
On Saturday, two Army soldiers lost their lives in an encounter. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma, who lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag on August 10.
“General Upendra Dwivedi COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army salute the supreme Sacrifice of Bravehearts Hav Dipak Kumar Yadav & L/Nk Praveen Sharma, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, in Anantnag, J&K,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), said in a post on X. CNI