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

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)