J&K Security on High Alert for Fifth Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation

GG News Bureau
Jammu, 5th August. The security grid in Jammu and Kashmir has been put on high alert ahead of the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. All security forces have been instructed to avoid movement of convoys on Monday.

In a message to all security agencies, police advised them to observe a “dry day,” ensuring no movement of security convoys on August 5. The advisory also specified that there should be no movement of convoys of Amarnath pilgrims between various base camps.

However, agencies assigned to road opening duties for Amarnath Yatra routes and the national highway have been directed to maintain active deployment.

On August 5, 2019, the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union. The Centre also introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, which bifurcated the erstwhile state into two union territories: 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 due to apprehensions of potential terror attacks on this day, as security agencies remain vigilant.