A senior Police officer check of youth at a check point in Srinagar in eve of the venue for the forthcoming 66th Republic Day celebrations, in Srinagar, on Friday. Security has been tightened in India’s northern state of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of united states President Barack Obama will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January during his three day visit starting January,25. EXcelsior/Mohd Amin War