# Jammu and Kashmir security tightened ahead of Independence Day 2026-08-12T03:13:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Security forces launched multiple anti-militancy operations across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ahead of Independence Day. In Poonch's Mendhar Sector, guards fired warning shots after spotting suspicious movement near an under-construction tunnel. Another operation began in Bhaderwah, Doda, after locals reported four suspected terrorists. In the Kashmir valley, frisking and vehicle searches intensified, with major markets like Srinagar's Lal Chowk seeing security checks. An online threat by the little-known United Liberation Council has prompted authorities to allow Kashmiri Pandits working in the valley leave until August 20. Meanwhile, a joint anti-fidayeen mock drill was conducted at the Mata Vaishno Devi base camp in Katra, involving Reasi police, CRPF, and the Army, testing emergency response coordination. Inspector General of Police V.K. Birdi assessed security arrangements in Srinagar, stating preparations extended across all valley districts. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - greaterkashmir.com Tags: anti-terror operations, Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits, security, United Liberation Council Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/multiple-anti-terror-ops-launched-in-jk-ahead-of-independence-day/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/multiple-anti-terror-ops-launched-in-jk-ahead-of-independence-day/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.