Keeping in view the threats posed by Pakistan sponsored militants, who might try to disrupt the high profile visit, security agencies in Kashmir are taking no chances.
Srinagar: The Marine Commandos (MARCOS), a special forces unit of the Indian Navy and anti-drone technology has been pressed to ensure foolproof security as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Srinagar shortly to participate in the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme.
“Srinagar city has been declared as “Temporary Red Zone” for the operation of drones and quadcopters, as per provisions of Rule 24(2) of Drone Rules, 2021 with immediate effect,” wrote District Police Srinagar in a post on microblogging site ‘X’.
Srinagar city has been declared as “Temporary Red Zone” for the operation of drones and quadcopters, as per provisions of Rule 24(2) of Drone Rules, 2021 with immediate effect.
(1/2)— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) March 6, 2024
Reports said MARCOS commandos have been deployed in river Jhelum and Dal Lake to ensure these water bodies aren’t used for any subversive activities. MARCOS of the Indian Navy comprises the toughest soldiers who undergo rigorous training to conduct swift and stealthy responses in water.