Srinagar, October 18 , 2021: Frisking and searches continued while walks of people have been further tightened as there is huge presence of Indian forces seen on roads across the Kashmir valley in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, The huge number of Indian troops and paramilitary personnel has been increased while more barricades, checkpoints and bankers have been put in place in the valley, a senior police officer confirmed.
Cordon and search operations were conducted in almost all parts of Kashmir, the officer said, adding that vigil has been stepped in Kashmir valley, Rajouri, Poonch and Kishtwar areas.
Indian troops and paramilitary forces are checking vehicles and identity cards of the commuters in TRC crossing, Lal Chowk, Jehangir Chowk, M A Road, Bemina, Parimpora, Bypass in Srinagar and other main towns.
Meanwhile, Indian army continued cordon and search operation in several areas including Surankote, Mendhar, Thanamudi towns and highways in Poonch and Rajouri districts on eighth consecutive day, today.
The Senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the grim situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in a tweet said, “Situation in J&K is grim. It’s fallout of the failed policies & strategic blunders by Modi govt. No course correction in sight.”