Jammu: Extra ordinary security precautions were taken in Jammu on Saturday after sealing the Pathankot-Jammu national highway following terror attack in neighbouring Punjab.
Union railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, who arrived in Jammu on Friday, is scheduled to inaugurate a multi-facility complex at Jammu railway station today.
"Pathankot-Jammu national highway has been sealed to ensure that no militant is able to sneak into the state from across Pathankot.
"BSF troops guarding the international border and the army guarding the LoC in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts have been cautioned to maintain extra vigil on the border" the official added.
In the past, terrorists have used the highway high jacking vehicles to carry out attacks on civilians and the security forces.
Union railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, who arrived in Jammu on Friday, is scheduled to inaugurate a multi-facility complex at Jammu railway station today.
"Pathankot-Jammu national highway has been sealed to ensure that no militant is able to sneak into the state from across Pathankot.
"BSF troops guarding the international border and the army guarding the LoC in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts have been cautioned to maintain extra vigil on the border" the official added.
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In the past, terrorists have used the highway high jacking vehicles to carry out attacks on civilians and the security forces.
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