Srinagar security heightened ahead of Republic Day
By: Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman
India Defense Minister AK Antony has warned of increased attacks and infiltrations on the Indian side of the Line of Control between Indian- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
In Srinagar, the Kashmir Valley's largest city, security has been heightened with more frequent patrols and barricades, the locals say.
A large celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Indian constitution is planned for Jan. 26 in the Jammu & Kashmir state winter capital. The event plays a large part of the security concern.
The city, with its mountain views and lakeshore houseboats, typically boasts a strong tourist industry, but during what is the tourist off-season, activity on the streets of Srinagar has been calm.
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What! More clashing between India and Pakistan? And you say Republic Day is the targeted time for this increase in activity.
ReplyDeleteWhat genius came up with that deduction...I'm saying "job security" is the only reason AK Antony put his two cents on the table for this brilliant deduction.
Hey what moron thought it would be a good idea to write this drivel? Slap that guy in the face.
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ReplyDeleteNot to be insensitive. Say safe in the process. Mortar fire doesn't discriminate. Keep your head down.
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Hey, you Fat Jerk... you wouldn't know Kashmir was under the gun if people didn't keep writing about it.
ReplyDeleteYou, sir, are in need of the slapping.