Security beefed up in Jammu ahead of I-Day, high alert sounded

JAMMU, Aug. 14 -- Security was stepped up across the Jammu region on Friday, the eve of Independence Day, with police stopping vehicles for checks, carrying out patrols in border districts, major highways and other vulnerable locations, officials said.

The increased security comes amid a surge in patriotic activities across the region, with Tiranga Yatras, 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaigns and a host of Independence Day programmes seeing considerable participation.

The tricolour can be seen flying high atop houses and buildings across towns and villages.

In Jammu, the main Independence Day event will be held at Maulana Azad Stadium, where Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary will unfurl the tricolour and take the salute.

In Srinagar, Chi...