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Security heightened in Srinagar after two militant attacks on Monday

Following the first lethal militant attack in Srinagar in almost three years, security was tightened and armed policemen were deployed at busy areas.

May 24, 2016 15:50 IST

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After three years of relative peace in Srinagar, suspected militants shot at and killed three policemen in two separate attacks in the city on Monday. Express Photo/Shuaib Masoodi READ: http://bit.ly/1XtvKLO

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According to NTA, it was the first time in a nation-wide professional exam that live CCTV surveillance through 8000 CCTV was carried out. Jammers to stop electronic devices such as mobile phone, pager etc were also used. However, some students had complained about frisking. Two women - one from Delhi and one from Goa were not allowed to appear for the exam as they refused to remove their hijab.
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Though the Jammu and Kashmir Police have maintained that the city is militancy-free, the attacks indicate militants either managed to sneak into the city or some sleeper cells had been activated. Express Photo/Shuaib Masoodi READ: http://bit.ly/1XtvKLO

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The attacks come at a time when a large number of tourists are visiting the Valley. Express Photo/Shuaib Masoodi READ: http://bit.ly/1XtvKLO

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Following the attacks, security was tightened and armed policemen were deployed at busy areas. Express Photo/Shuaib Masoodi READ: http://bit.ly/1XtvKLO

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