Cops alert, bolster security at RSS Headquarters, key installations
(RSS) headquarters and other critical installations as part of measures taken for
. Commissioner of police Ravinder Singal and joint commissioner of police Navinchandra Reddy are supervising the arrangements to ensure a safe Independence Day celebration.
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Even as cops claimed that the intelligence wing had not flagged any specific threat, no stone has been left unturned to enhance security around the city, especially at crowded and sensitive locations, said sources.
In rural areas, superintendent of police Harssh A Poddar is leading similar efforts, with heightened vigilance around key infrastructure and gathering points. While no specific threat has been reported, police deployed extensive resources, including officers in plainclothes and increased patrolling to maintain a robust security watch.
Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads are conducting anti-sabotage checks at sensitive locations, such as the RSS headquarters, govt buildings, and crowded public spaces like markets and transit hubs. Sources said Zonal DCP Rahul Madne reviewed the security at RSS headquarters, while special branch under DCP Shashikant Satao is monitoring the security and intelligence gathering work.
The police are closely monitoring guest houses, hotels and accommodations near bus stands and railway stations. Random checks and surprise inspections have been ramped up across the city, with a focus on ensuring public safety during the festive period. "Our goal is to create a secure environment so that citizens can celebrate Independence Day peacefully," said a senior police official.
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