The security arrangements in Rajouri and Poonch have been heightened following the twin blasts in Udhampur.

Officials said that following the twin explosions, the security apparatus has been strengthened to ensure proper area dominance.

“A fresh alert has been issued from the higher authorities after which security has been strengthened in the twin districts as two explosions in Udhampur have put the security agencies on their toes,” the officials said.

They said that all the security forces looking after the hinterland security have been asked to maintain alertness to foil any such nefarious designs in this region.

Officials said that J&K Police in Rajouri conducted a series of awareness camps with travelers, tour operators, and drivers and asked people to remain extra vigilant and inform the security forces in case of seeing any suspicious object.