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Security Beefed Up Ahead Of India's 77th Republic Day Celebrations In Kashmir

Indian Security personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG) frisk a vehicle during a random search operation at a market ahead of India's 77th Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 22, 2026. Security is tightened in Indian Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India, ahead of India's 77th Republic Day celebrations, scheduled for January 26, 2026, marking the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. Meanwhile, ten Army soldiers lose their lives and 11 others are injured after a military vehicle meets with a devastating road accident in the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday, officials say. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13226877
Date Taken	22 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto

Small Group of People Action Shot Indian Security Special Operations Group SOG vehicle frisk random search market India's 77th Republic Day celebrations Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir January 22 2026 security tightened Indian Kashmir Line of Control LoC Pakistan adoption of Constitution 1950 military vehicle road accident hilly Doda district Army soldiers fatalities injuries officials Firdous Nazir NurPhoto January 26 Republic Day Constitution of India security personnel search operation Jammu Kashmir.