SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a joint cordon-and-search operation in areas near the International Border under Arnia police station limits on Sunday as part of heightened security and area domination measures ahead of Independence Day, police said. The spokesman said the exercise formed part of routine security and surveillance measures, and the situation in the area remained normal throughout. The operation comes amid increased security arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the August 15 Independence Day celebrations. Security agencies have intensified surveillance and area domination, with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army and paramilitary forces deployed at key locations and along sensitive routes. Authorities are maintaining close surveillance in border and other sensitive areas to ensure security ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.