# Kashmir security stepped up after two attacks ahead of I-Day

2026-08-13T13:27:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Security preparations for Independence Day 2026 have extended beyond main venues in Kashmir, following two attacks in South Kashmir last month. A police head constable and two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were killed in separate incidents. Police investigations into both attacks are ongoing, the Deccan Herald reports. The security build-up comes amid fresh threats that have prompted authorities to widen the security perimeter.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/independence-day-2026-kashmirs-security-preparations-extends-beyond-venues-amid-fresh-threats-4109893>

Tags: Independence Day, Kashmir security, migrant workers, police, South Kashmir attacks, threat assessment
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