State on alert for I-Day celebrations
Independence Day celebrations
on Friday. Police have also intensified operations in the extremists affected areas in this regard.
Jharkhand police spokesperson and IG (operation) Michel Raj said, "The alert had been issued though there is no input related to any specific threat. The superintendents of police have been asked to take precautions to ensure peaceful celebrations. Additional forces have been sent to Ranchi and Dumka for state-level functions."
Police have been asked to keep vigil at public places, including project sites, an official stated.
Khunti sub-divisional police officer Varun Rajak said, "Anti-extremist operations have been held in view of the I Day celebrations. Police would conduct the exercise in the bordering and the sensitive areas of the district on Friday as well."
Inspector general (South Chhotnagpur) Mamoj Kaushik said enhanced security would be in place around Morabadi ground with more CCTVs being set up for surveillance. The venue would also be surveyed by drones.
Railway Protection Force is also on the vigil as they are checking the passengers and their bags before entry to the stations. The RPF has provided escorts in each train and are using sniffer dogs to verify coaches and luggages.
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