Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Enhanced Security for Republic Day in Kashmir and Maharajganj
Ahead of Republic Day, security has been tightened in both Kashmir and Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
In Kashmir, a multi-tier security grid has been set up with heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with aerial surveillance through drones.
The main event will be held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, which is open to all residents.
In Maharajganj, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and local police have installed drone cameras, CCTV cameras, and metal detectors at various points, including the Sonauli and Thuthibari outposts.
Dog squads trained to detect narcotics and arms have also been deployed.
The authorities are working with Nepalese security agencies to ensure no anti-national elements can cross the border.
The 84-kilometer open border is being closely monitored to prevent any untoward incidents.
Multi-tier security grid, including heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces and aerial surveillance through drones, has been put in place across the Kashmir Valley for Republic Day.
Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, the venue for the main Republic Day function, will be open to all residents.
In Maharajganj, drone cameras, CCTV cameras, and metal detectors have been installed at various points, including Sonauli and Thuthibari outposts.
Dog squads trained to detect narcotics and arms have been deployed in Maharajganj to check smuggling and suspicious activities.
Authorities in Maharajganj are working with Nepalese security agencies to prevent infiltration of anti-national elements across the 84-kilometer open border.
- Who
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), local police, Jammu and Kashmir Police, central armed paramilitary forces
- What
- Enhanced security measures including drone cameras, CCTV cameras, dog squads, metal detectors, heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces, aerial surveillance through drones
- When
- Ahead of Republic Day (January 26)
- Where
- Kashmir Valley and India-Nepal border in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent the movement of terrorists, infiltration of anti-national elements, and potential militant disruptions, and to check smuggling across the border
- Location
- Kashmir Valley and Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Border Length
- 84 km (Maharajganj)
- Security Agencies Involved
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), local police, Jammu and Kashmir Police, central armed paramilitary forces
- Security Measures
- Drone cameras, CCTV cameras, dog squads, metal detectors, heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces, aerial surveillance through drones
- Border Checkpoints
- Sonauli and Thuthibari outposts (Maharajganj)
- Objective
- Prevent infiltration of anti-national elements, smuggling, and potential militant disruptions
- Main Event Venue
- Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar (Kashmir)
Sources
Republic Day: Drone cameras, dog squads help boost security along Nepal border in Maharajganj
Security beefed up across Punjab ahead of Republic Day
Ahead of Republic Day, Kashmir puts multilayer security in place, residents invited to Bakshi Stadium to join in on celebrations
