Ahead of PM Modi’s rally in Srinagar, security has been elevated to its highest level on Sept 19. The J&K Police and CRPF have established multiple checkpoints to ensure a safe environment. Vehicles are being checked thoroughly at entry and exit points to avoid any breach of security.

The officials said that security personnel have been deployed in numbers along the roads leading to the venue of the PM's rally. Police and paramilitary forces have intensified random checking of vehicles at dozens of places and special checkpoints have been set up.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar for the J&K Assembly Election campaign programme. Given his visit, security has been heightened in the city.