Security heightened in J&K on Article 370 abrogation anniversary

The security grid in Jammu and Kashmir has been put on an alert in view of the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, with all security forces instructed to avoid the movement of convoys on Aug 5.

J&K police has advised all security agencies to observe a "dry day" with no movement of security convoys on Aug 5. The advisory also said there should be no movement of convoys of Amarnath pilgrims between various base camps.

However, the agencies assigned the task of road opening duties for Amarnath yatra routes and national highways have been directed to keep active deployment.

The union government on August 5, 2019, revoked Article 370 of the Constitution which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union.

The government also brought the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act that bifurcated the erstwhile state into two union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.

While most political parties in Jammu and Kashmir denounce the reading down of Article 370, the BJP will be holding functions across the union territory to mark the landmark day as abrogation of the special constitutional provision had been a long-time election promise of the party.

The advisory for the fifth anniversary has been issued as security agencies apprehend the possibility of terror attacks on this day.

(PTI)