Indian Army soldiers patrol near the Line of Control (LOC) ahead of Independence Day in Rajouri district. Pics/PTI
Security forces are conducting vehicle checks in the Bhimber Gali and Manjakote sectors as part of heightened security measures
Earlier, on Sunday, the security forces initiated a search operation following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police
The anti-infiltration grid along the Indo-Pakistan border is being further strengthened to prevent infiltration attempts by terrorist, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said
Blaming Pakistan for being the "source" of terrorism, the LG said it will never succeed in its attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir
"The anti-infiltration grid has been strengthened compared to the past. It will be further reinforced to prevent any infiltration attempts," Sinha told PTI in an interview on Sunday
Security forces have foiled several infiltration bids in the Poonch, Kupwara, Rajouri, and Bandipora sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, killing several militants over the past two months
Security agencies estimate that there are about 60 to 70 foreign infiltrated terrorists operating in the hills of the Jammu region
Following a series of terror attacks on army personnel, pilgrims, and police in Udhampur, Kathua, Samba, Doda, Poonch and Rajouri districts of the Jammu region by highly trained terrorists, the administration has adopted a twin strategy -- redeployment of forces in the hinterland and 1000 police personnel to be deployed along the border
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