Srinagar, November 05: A day ahead of the arrival of US President Barack Obama in India, security has been beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent any militant attacks during his stay, officials said today.
Security forces have been asked to remain on alert in the Valley and other militancy-hit areas of the state during the visit of the US President, they said.
The Unified Headquarters, the top security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and comprising of top army, police, CRPF, intelligence and civil administration officials, have met twice to review the security arrangements since the date for Obama’s India visit was announced late last month.
The Core Group of security forces had also held a meeting recently and finalised the strategy of keeping the militants at bay.
–Agencies