Jammu and Kashmir: Security drill conducted in Kishtwar district ahead of Eid

A joint security drill was conducted by police and central paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district ahead of Eid-ul-Adha festival on Tuesday, officials said. The drill covered key areas of Kishtwar, including Hidyal Chowk, Kichloo Mohalla, Jamia Market, Gudhali Chowk, among others before culminating at Chowgan Ground.

#WATCH | J&K administration, Police and security forces jointly conduct a mock drill ahead of Amarnath Yatra. A Yatra convoy is being sent under security. All the arrangements are being checked by the officials.

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The festival of Eid-ul-Adha, the celebration of Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice for his Lord, will be observed in the Union Territory on Thursday. Security personnel carried out a comprehensive area domination patrol during the drill, they said. “You should be fully geared up to deal with any law and order situation. You should know your magistrate and colleagues in order to deal with situations,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Khalil Poswal told the personnel during the briefing. Your confidence to deal with situations will increase after patrolling the town, he added. Asking them to not overreact in any situation even if they are incited, the SSP said, “You will neither berate anyone nor retaliate by throwing stones back (at them).” With inputs from PTI Read all the Latest News, Trending News,  Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.