Ahead of New Year celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with CRPF, SOG, and Dog Squad, conducted a massive search and frisking operation at Lal Chowk and downtown Srinagar. As part of heightened security measures, buses, cars, two-wheelers, and pedestrians were thoroughly checked. Passengers were frisked, vehicles were stopped at multiple checkpoints, and sniffer dogs were deployed to detect any suspicious activity. Senior police officials said the operation is aimed at ensuring public safety and maintaining peace during the New Year period. Authorities have intensified surveillance across sensitive areas of the city to prevent any untoward incident. Security forces appealed to the public to cooperate during checking and said such preventive measures are necessary to ensure a safe and peaceful New Year for residents and visitors alike.