JAMMU, Feb 19: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu tomorrow, a multi-tier security arrangement has been implemented, with the entire Jammu District designated as a ‘no-fly zone’ (temporarily red zone) for drones and quadcopters by the J&K Police.
Teams from the National Security Guards (NSG) and the Special Protection Group (SPG) have assumed control over the entire MAM Stadium and its surroundings to ensure foolproof security for the Prime Minister’s scheduled rally tomorrow.
The J&K Police, along with other security agencies, have deployed a comprehensive security blanket across the entirety of Jammu district. All entry and exit points of Jammu have been sealed, and rigorous checks are being conducted on every vehicle and individual passing through.
A dry run was conducted this afternoon from Jammu airport to Maulana Azad road, as restrictions and diversions have been implemented to facilitate smooth traffic flow in the city tomorrow.
Security forces have identified a total of 48 locations for parking vehicles carrying people from different parts of J&K to the venue of Modi’s public rally at MAM Stadium.
Meanwhile, in light of the upcoming rally to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at MA Stadium on February 20, SSP Security Jammu has issued crucial guidelines for the general public participating in the event.
As per advisory, participants coming from District Kathua, Samba, South Jammu across Tawi River, and specific areas of Udhampur-Reasi-Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban districts should enter from Dogra Chowk side or Main gate of MA Stadium. For those from Jammu North, District Rajouri-Poonch, Udhampur-Reasi-Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Districts, entry shall be from GGM Science College Jammu. Arrival before 9:30 AM is advised for smooth entry.
People are advised to carry valid identity proof such as Aadhar Card, Election Card, Pan Card, or any other I.D proof. Cooperation is sought during frisking and maintain queues for smooth entry.
As per the advisory, public is urged to park vehicles in the designated parking slots as identified by Civil Administration and Traffic Police.
“Do not carry bags, tiffin boxes, eatables, water bottles, cameras, weapons, ammunition, sharp-edged articles, inflammable material, cigarettes, matchboxes, lighters, umbrellas, objectionable flags, or any electronic gadgets. Mobile phones should be kept in switched off or silent mode,” the Communique further added.
Meanwhile, SSP Traffic Jammu has also issued an advisory given the upcoming VVIP Visit on 20.02.2024 at M.A. Stadium.
As per the advisory, a dry run will be carried out on 19.02.2024 as such no traffic movement shall be allowed beyond Dogra Chowk to P/S Nowabad Cut. To ensure a smooth flow of traffic there will be on-ground restrictions/ diversions for smooth plying of vehicles so that no inconvenience is caused to the general public: –
Vehicles coming from Bikram Chowk towards Dogra Chowk shall be diverted from Dogra Chowk to Vivekananda Chowk and JP Chowk for their movement.
“Vehicles coming from Canal Head towards Dogra Chowk shall be diverted from Jewel Chowk– St. Peters School–Bus Stand –K.C crossing–Indira Chowk — JP Chowk — Dogra Chowk/ Vivekananda Chowk and Indira Chowk towards Shalamar or Directorate Ayush Cut for their destination.”
The General Public is requested to use Fourth Tawi Bridge of Gujjar Nagar Bridge for their movement from North to South and Vice Versa.
“For any traffic-related assistance, Traffic Control Unit (TCU) Jammu may please be contacted on 0191-2459048,94191-47732 & 103,” it said.
