Police issue alert ahead of I-Day
Additional director general (ADG) of police (law and order) Pankaj Darad asked officers to enhance vigilance in their areas and maintain special surveillance in sensitive locations, according to a letter issued on Aug 8.
"The alert particularly focuses on border districts and sensitive areas, instructing continuous patrolling and enhanced surveillance. The use of CCTV cameras and drones has been mandated to keep a close watch on border regions.
Police have been directed to immediately check and investigate suspicious individuals. Rail police will also patrol in plain clothes on trains to ensure passenger safety," the letter said.
Special attention will be given to religious and tourist sites such as the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Mahavir temple in Patna and Patna Sahib Gurdwara. Areas near the Nepal border and other sensitive zones are to have an active intelligence network for continuous information gathering.
Darad warned that any lapse in security would not be tolerated. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has also been put on alert to prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations.
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