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150 Police Deploy in KASO Operation Across Angad, Valmiki Mohalla and Sheikh Market in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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A KASO operation in Amritsar saw about 150 police officers cordon off the Angad area, Valmiki Mohalla and Sheikh Market.
Amritsar police launched a KASO (Kashmir and Security Operations) sweep on Thursday, deploying roughly 150 officers to secure three key localities. The force established a perimeter around the Angad area, Valmiki Mohalla and Sheikh Market, aiming to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain public order.
The operation involved coordinated movement of personnel on foot and in vehicles, with officers maintaining a visible presence to deter potential disturbances.
Local residents reported the police presence but no clashes, arrests or injuries were reported during the early hours of the deployment.
Authorities have not disclosed the specific trigger for the operation, stating that it is part of routine security measures in the city.
The operation involved coordinated movement of personnel on foot and in vehicles, with officers maintaining a visible presence to deter potential disturbances.
Local residents reported the police presence but no clashes, arrests or injuries were reported during the early hours of the deployment.
Authorities have not disclosed the specific trigger for the operation, stating that it is part of routine security measures in the city.