Republic Day: CRPF tightens security on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Udhampur: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has tightened security on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. A CRPF official said that check posts have been conducted at various places on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and all vehicles are being thoroughly checked.

“The entire highway is also being scanned with metal detectors by the patrol teams. We are ready to deal with any situation. We often get inputs at times which may be right or wrong. However, in such a situation it is important to be cautious.” Situation The current situation is normal. Drones are also being used to monitor the highway. A dog squad has also been deployed,” Kartar Singh (second-in-command of CRPF, 137 Battalion, Udhampur) told ANI.

Earlier today, Major General Sumit Mehta informed that for the first time, an all-women tri-service contingent will participate in the Republic Day parade, comprising women contingents of the Army’s Military Police as well as women from the other two services. , “The Republic Day parade will start from Vijay Chowk to Duty Path at 10:30 am on January 26. The parade commander will be Delhi Area Commander Lieutenant General Bhavneesh Kumar.

For the first time, an all-women tri-service contingent will participate in the parade, which will also include women contingents of the Army Military Police as well as women from the other two services,” he said. Around 13,000 special guests have also been invited to witness the parade this year. It aims to provide an opportunity to people from all walks of life to participate in the national celebration, in line with the Government’s vision of public participation.