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Kashmir security stepped up after two attacks ahead of I-Day
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The security narrative around Kashmir every August predictably swings between 'total normalcy' and 'imminent threat.' Neither extreme captures the ground truth. Two targeted killings in South Kashmir are serious but do not signal a return to peak militancy. The real test is not how many forces are deployed on August 15 but whether local police can solve these cases and prevent a third attack. Will the upcoming I-Day passes without a fresh incident? That single fact will settle the debate more than any security briefing.
Source: deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
