'Operation Sard Hawa': 15-day Alert Along Indo-Pak Border Ahead Of Republic Day

An army soldier is standing alert near the Indian National Flag (Tri-Color) at the Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India in the Uri Sector, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on January 24, 2024. 'Operation Sard Hawa' is underway, with a 15-day alert along the Indo-Pak border in anticipation of Republic Day. The Border Security Forces (BSF) are on a special alert along the India-Pakistan border in four states, including Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)