As people of Jammu and Kashmir celebrate Eid-al-Adha amid security restrictions, reports from intelligence agencies have suggested that terrorists might make an attempt to carry out attacks in the area. Sources have told that Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists might carry out the attack indisguise of Indian Army officials.
In the wake of the fresh terror threat, the security agencies are maintaining a strict vigil in all parts of Srinagar. A number of women security personnel have also been deployed to prevent any untoward incident.
Meanwhile, the situation continued to remain peaceful on Monday. People walked out of their homes for celebration of Eid-al-Adha and offering Namaz at mosques.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration had eased the security restrictions to enable peaceful celebration of Eid-al-Adha in the Valley. Amid eased travelrestrictions, the markets were opened on Sunday. According to reports, peoplehad come out in large numbers to buy essentials for the festival.
The Kargil region also witnessed a heavy rush in markets and other business establishments as people enthusiastically shopped forEid-ul-Adha. There were also reports of Kashmiri people returning to the Valleyfrom other parts of the country for Eid celebrations.To ensure that people faceno problems, elaborate measures were already taken by the Jammu and Kashmiradministration ahead of the festival. Out of 3697 Ration Ghats in KashmirDivision, as many as 3557 were made operational to provide ration to thegeneral public.The delivery of vegetables, LPG, poultry and eggs was ensured atthe doorsteps through mobile vans.
Governor Satya Pal Malik reviewed the situation, including healthcare facilities in hospitals."People should celebrate Eid withoutfear, and peacefully," Malik had said, adding that the administration waspreparing for Eid and ensuring that maximum facilities were provided to thepeople.
A statement from the Raj Bhavan said, "Governor SatyaPal Malik has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasionof Eid-ul-Azha and prayed for their well-being and prosperity."
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