Jammu & Kashmir: Security Heightened Ahead Of Independence Day Celebrations. IN PICS

Ahead of Independence Day, security across Kashmir has been heightened, with frisking and search operations being conducted.

Security heightened in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day

Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police search a civilian ahead of India's 77th Independence Day, in the outskirts of Srinagar. Days ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir, security checks have become a part of daily life of the residents. (Source: Getty)

Security preparartions have been tightened across Kashmir to thwart any untoward incident during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. (Source: Getty)

On Friday, security forces were seen patrolling and manning the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. (Source: Getty)

Security forces have intensified frisking in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including areas along the Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Baramulla and other highways. (Source: Getty)

Armed personnel and cops in plain clothes have been deployed around the Independence Day function venue. (Source: Getty)

Paramilitary troopers stand on guard during a search operation ahead of Independence Day on the outskirts of Srinagar. Security drills were carried out in Lal Chowk and some areas of Srinagar earlier this week. (Source: Getty)