The Kaman Post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district will be thrown open to tourists as a destination soon, defence sources said.

The decision to allow tourists to visit Kaman Post on the LoC has been taken by the army.

Defence sources said that the Kaman Post would acquaint the tourists with the sacrifices made by the soldiers to protect the territorial integrity of the country.

The Kaman Post overlooks the 'Aman Setu Bridge' spanning the LoC. Half of the bridge is under Indian control while the other half is controlled by Pakistan.

“People would love to visit Kaman Post. However, the permission system remains a major issue. One has to seek permission to visit the place,” said Mohammad Rafiq Balote, Chairman, Block Development Council, Uri.

Named after Lt Col Kaman Singh, it is the last significant Indian Post that dominates the Srinagar-Muzaaffarad road on the Indian side Line of Control. Lt Col Kaman was instrumental in the capture of Trehgam Ridge in the Battle of Titwal in 1948. He was later awarded Mahavir Chakra.