Security heightened across Jammu division ahead of New Year

Jammu, Dec 29: Layered security has been put in place across Jammu province ahead of New Year, particularly in and around sensitive installations and tourist places, in anticipation of a surge in footfall.

Security grid has been further bolstered while area domination operations by the join teams of Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and the Central Para-Military Forces all along the International Border and the Line of Control and the hinterlands have already been intensified amid frequent reports of suspicious movements besides multiple sightings of terrorists in different districts.

Anticipating maximum footfall of tourists and the pilgrims on the occasion of New Year besides the celebrations at the year-end, senior Police officers have issued directions for heightened vigilance with visible presence of officials and optimum use of advanced surveillance tools to check any suspicious movement and the activities of anti-national and anti-social elements. Notably the prevailing foggy weather conditions have added to security challenges.

Multiple nakas have been set up in and around Jammu city and all stretches of the National Highway – with additional deployment on identified vulnerable spots.

According to SSP Ramban Arun Gupta , special security arrangements have been made at Patnitop and Sanasar, which witness heavy influx of tourists, including locals, on the eve of New Year.

Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Traffic City Jammu, in anticipation of New Year festivities, has also issued a traffic advisory.

“New Year eve will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across Jammu city. Festivities are scheduled at various locations on the intervening night of December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026. Large gatherings are expected at several malls, hotels, clubs, and public places including Wave Mall Jammu, Asia Hotel, Jammu Club, Amar Singh Club, K C Residency, Bagh-e-Bahu, Hotel Radisson Blu, Hotel Fortune Riviera, Hotel Vivanta, Gole Market, and other similar venues. In view of the expected rush, Traffic Police Jammu advises the general public to park their vehicles only at designated or nearby parking places,” SSP Traffic stated.

He cautioned that parking of vehicles on roadsides or unauthorized places, which may cause traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public, should be strictly avoided.

SSP Traffic has warned all the motorists of strict legal action against violations such as drunken driving, over-speeding, stunt biking, reckless and dangerous driving.

“Special focus will be given to stunt biking, as it poses a serious threat to the safety of the rider as well as other road users. Motorists are strictly advised not to indulge in such activities. Moreover, keeping in view the prevailing foggy weather in Jammu, the commuters are advised to drive their vehicles slowly depending upon the visibility and avoid unnecessary overtaking while driving,” he has cautioned.