Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops, police and paramilitary forces have intensified searches and frisking in Srinagar. The Indian forces’ personnel deployed in strength can be seen patrolling the roads and streets of the city and conducting random checks of vehicles and pedestrians alike. While these random checks and frisking were part of cordon and search operations conducted by police and troops every now and then, further deployment of additional forces’ personnel at prime locations like Lal Chowk, Jehangir Chowk, Hari Singh High Street, Regal Chowk, TRC Chowk, Polo View and the areas around the city centre has also be made. Locals said the troops check their identity cards, search pockets, vehicles and other valuables they carry. “We want an immediate end to such unnecessary moves that put the common public to immense hardships,” they said. Online
