Security tightened across Haryana in view of Republic Day celebrations

Security has been tightened across the state in view of the Republic Day celebrations, with additional forces deployed at strategic locations to prevent any untoward incident, a senior police official said here on Friday. Additional Director General of Police (law and order), Navdeep Singh Virk said all the commissioners and district superintendents of police have been directed to ensure elaborate security cover at all important venues for celebrations and flag-hoisting. 

Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya will unfurl the national flag on Republic Day in Ambala, while Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will unfurl the flag in Jind. Additional forces have been deployed so that no untoward incident takes place and everything goes smoothly, he said in a statement.

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Virk said police personnel are keeping a close vigil at sensitive locations to maintain law and order before and during Republic Day celebrations. At the same time, security forces are also keeping a close eye on unclaimed goods, vehicles as well as suspicious people. Apart from conducting checks at all vital points, patrolling and checking has also been intensified to maintain law and order, he said.

Special drive for checking trains and public transport is also being carried out in the state, the ADGP added. The police official said close vigil is being kept at strategic locations like busy markets, bus stands, railway stations, hotels and guest houses.

In addition to police patrolling, checking of vehicles, especially during the night, has also been beefed up to make the general public feel safe, he said. He also urged the people to report all suspicious persons or objects, if any, to the police to ensure safe and secure Republic Day celebrations.