Srinagar, January 11
Security has been beefed up around the Z-turn tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The tunnel is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13. The Prime Minister will also address a public rally after inaugurating the tunnel at Gagangir in Sonmarg area of central Kashmir district, officials said. Meanwhile, security arrangements have been strengthened in other areas of the valley including Srinagar. Authorities have closed the Srinagar-Leh National Highway from Saturday to Monday due to bad weather.
“Security has been increased near the Z-turn tunnel,” the official said. Multi-layer security is provided. The PMI’s security team, which includes Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel, has taken control of the tunneled venue.” has been included in A large-scale search operation is being patrolled to prevent any untoward incident. On October 20 last year, seven people, including a local doctor, lost their lives in a terrorist attack on a tunnel site in Gagangir area. -News-Patiala
