Pathankot-Jammu highway sealed, city on high alert after terror attack

Extraordinary security precautions were taken in Jammu on Friday after sealing the Pathankot-Jammu national highway following terror attacks in neighbouring Punjab.

Union railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, who arrived in Jammu on Friday, is scheduled to inaugurate a multi-facility complex at Jammu railway station on Saturday.

“Pathankot-Jammu national highway has been sealed to ensure that no militant is able to sneak into the state from across Pathankot.

“Security has been beefed up in Jammu city because Union railway minister is scheduled to attend an inauguration today (Saturday)”, a senior police officer told.