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Security tightened in Indian-controlled Kashmir ahead of Republic Day

Xinhua, January 26, 2015 Adjust font size:

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have beefed up security on Sunday ahead of the Republic Day.

The measure was taken to thwart possible attempts by suspected militants to disrupt official celebrations on Monday, police said.

"For the past few days the security has been beefed up across the region to ensure the official celebrations are held without any disruption," said a senior police official in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Officials had already issued a caution before U.S. President Barack Obama's three-day visit to India.

Obama, who is a chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday.

The Indian military has warned of militant attacks around Obama 's visit.

India's paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and policemen were seen checking vehicles and frisking pedestrians in the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu.

Security personnel have also cordoned off the Bakhshi Stadium - the venue for Monday's function in Srinagar with barricades and concertina wires being placed on the roads.

A guerrilla war aimed at ending the Indian rule is going on in the restive region between militants and the Indian troops.

The Republic Day marks the adoption of the constitution of India on Jan. 26, 1950. Every year the day is celebrated with a grand military parade in New Delhi. Endi