SC To Give Verdict On Article 370

Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir?

On Monday, 11 December 2023, Security was increased in Kashmir ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Security forces have been deployed at many places in the valley to maintain law and order, they added.

Checkpoints have been set up in and around Srinagar city and random frisking and checking of vehicles and people are being done, the officials said.

Checkpoints have been made at a few places in other districts of Kashmir.

However, there is no restriction on the movement of people anywhere in the valley, the officials said.

"Life is going normal. Shops and other business establishments opened in the morning as usual. There are no restrictions imposed," one of them said.

The officials said the security agencies are keeping an eye on the situation and attempts to disturb peace will be dealt with sternly.

The Cyber Police, Kashmir has advised social media users to use the platforms responsibly and refrain from sharing rumours, fake news, hate speeches, or obscene, violent, and defamatory content.

"Moreover, social media users are cautioned not to indulge in propagation of terrorist and secessionist ideology and false narrative," the Cyber Police said in an advisory.