Vaid said all counter mechanisms were in place ahead of Republic Day celebrations. Photo: PTISrinagar: A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir following an intelligence input that a woman suicide bomber might disrupt the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations in the Kashmir Valley. Vaid, however, sought to downplay the reports and assured foolproof security for the Republic Day celebrations. This year the main Republic Day function will be held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium instead of the regular venue—Bakshi Stadium, which is closed for renovations. The area around the cricket stadium was sealed this morning for full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade.

Source: Mint January 24, 2018 16:18 UTC