SRINAGAR, 24 January 2022, (TON): Ahead of Republic Day and in view of new and emerging threats, a multi-layer security arrangement backed by aerial surveillance has been put in place across Jammu and Kashmir to thwart any untoward incident during celebrations.

According to the official handout, in Jammu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over the main Republic Day function to be held at M A Stadium.

The DDC chairpersons will be the chief guests at the functions in their respective districts.

LG's Advisor R R Bhatnagar, it said, will preside over the function here at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium.

The Mayors and the DDC chairpersons of the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar shall attend the main functions in the respective cities.

A senior police officer told “extraordinary security arrangements have been put in place at Jammu and Srinagar to ensure smooth conduct of Republic Day celebrations.”

Greater Kashmir adding that all the security arrangements have been finalised and the area where the chief guest will address the gatherings have been sanitised.

All the high-rise buildings, the officer said, around the main venue of the Republic Day functions in Srinagar and Jammu have been occupied by sharpshooters of the police and paramilitary CRPF to prevent any untoward incident.