The arrangements were finalised at a series of meetings chaired by senior civil and police officials over the past week, also taking into account the situation along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) where ceasefire violations from across have become a routine over the past three months, the officials said.
The main Independence Day function is scheduled to take place at mini-stadium in the heart of winter capital Jammu where Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh is expected to unfurl the national flag onAugust 15.
"A detailed assessment on intelligence was given by the state and central intelligence agencies during the meeting which later took a detailed account of the security arrangements that have been put in place in connection with the forthcoming Independence day celebrations in and around Jammu city as well as in the border areas," the officials said.
He said the meeting discussed all the elements of preparation for the parade including composition of parade contingents, preparation of venue, anti-sabotage checks of the venues, barricading, traffic arrangements, fire services and medical facilities.
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The officials said additional security forces with special squads of sniffer dogs and electronic surveillance gadgets were deployed at various places including railway and bus stations and important religious places to keep strict vigil.
Senior superintendent of police at district headquarters also reviewed the security situation in each district and ordered strengthening of security at minority pockets and crowded places, the officials said.
Inspector General of Police, Jammu, S D Singh expressed satisfaction over the arrangements being put in place and asked the officers to work in close coordination with each other with greater synergy.