G20 meeting in Srinagar | Security stepped up in Jammu, in-person classes suspended in some schools

Ahead of a G20 meeting in Srinagar, security has been tightened in Jammu region, particularly in border districts and more than 10 Army schools have been closed as part of precautionary measures. “Security has been heightened in Jammu, particularly in border districts, and around all vital Army and security establishments,” the officials said. “Multi-tier security of Army, Border Security Force, police and Central Reserve Police Force besides Village Defence Committees has been activated along the International Border and the Line of Control,” they said. In view of the threat perception, the officials said, more than 10 Army and other schools on the Highway and in border districts of Rajouri and Poonch have been closed and online classes will be conducted for students till May 25.