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The Indian Army is tightening security around the international border in India's Jammu and Kashmir state, despite heavy snowfall and harsh weather. The upgraded security is a response to reports of infiltration attempts by militants.
The Indian Army has tightened security around the international border in India's Jammu and Kashmir state, amid reports of infiltration attempts by militants.
Security has been upgraded in high-altitude areas like the Doda Shahpur sector and Sawjian sector, which has received heavy snowfall.
Army officials are maintaining a close watch along the border despite the harsh weather conditions.
[Major Ajay Kumar Pathania, Indian Army]:
"Because of the terrain, it becomes very difficult to move around. The snow is waist deep. Though it is very difficult to walk around, these hardships are nothing new to us. We have done it before and we can overcome them now as well."
The villages in the area are also supporting the Indian Army in their security efforts.
[Mohammad Zaman, Head of Sawjian Village]:
"It (the Sawjian sector) is a gateway to India and a doorway to Jammu and Kashmir. Here we stay with the army for 24 hours."
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by militants for the last two decades, with over 47,000 people dying in the conflict.
