Police conducts search ops, patrolling ahead of Independence Day in Jammu outskirts
Police in Jammu conducted cordon and search operations alongside Village Defence Guard members to bolster security ahead of Independence Day. The operation covered several villages in the Chowki Choura jurisdiction and concluded without finding any suspicious activity.
Why it matters
Heightened security measures in sensitive regions like Jammu are standard protocol to prevent potential security threats during major national events.
Police on Friday (August 7, 2026) conducted a cordon and search operation along with a long-range patrol in Jammu district as part of heightened security measures ahead of Independence Day, officials said.
The operation, carried out under the jurisdiction of police post Chowki Choura, covered the stretch from Gala to Thorni, including the villages of Miyari, Juthal and Amb, with the active participation of Village Defence Guard (VDG) members, they said.
Officials said the area was thoroughly searched, but no suspicious person or incriminating material was found during the operation, which concluded peacefully.
The police team also interacted with residents at Thorni village and appealed to them to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious persons, activities or objects to the nearest police station.
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