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Jammu & Kashmir Tightens Security Following Uri Infiltration and Imposes Samba Curfew

Heightened vigilance along the Line of Control supports counter-infiltration efforts with a 13-day Kulgam anti-terror operation entering its final stage.

Overview

  • An infiltration attempt in the Uri sector left one soldier dead as Army units continue counter-infiltration operations along the LoC.
  • Samba district has enacted a 10pm–5am night curfew within two kilometres of the international border for the next two months to bolster BSF monitoring.
  • Police report that a 13-day anti-terror operation in the Akhal Devsar forests of Kulgam has reached its concluding stage.
  • The Army and BSF remain on high alert along the 744 km LoC and 200 km Indo-Pak border with enhanced patrols, smart fencing, CCTV, drones and anti-drone systems.
  • Full-dress rehearsals and multi-tier security drills at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium are complete and civilians are invited to attend Independence Day events with valid ID checks.