Security Beefed up for Independence Day in Guwahati

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: With the advent of Independence Day, security arrangements in the city have been beefed up. Taking extreme precautions against sudden insurgent attacks, thorough investigative operations are being carried out both at hills and plains to prevent any subversive activities. Search raids are being conducted even in certain residences to unearth any militant members in hiding. Security has been tightened in the border areas and a strict vigil has been kept at all exit and entry points.

Guwahati Police Commissioner (CP) Deepak Kumar said, “During our investigations on the Zoo Road grenade blast recently, we found that certain militant organizations are trying to make their presence felt in the State. With Independence Day round the corner, these groups might try to resort to subversive activities. As such, we have tightened our security arrangements, the entry and exit points are closely monitored, and all officers, including the ACPs and ADCPs of various districts, have been notified to keep a 24-hour vigil.”

The CP further said that the department has formed various teams who are constantly performing checking in various areas of the city. Commando groups have also been created and each group has been provided with three motorbikes to patrol the interior locations of the city while the sensitive areas are constantly monitored. “Along with all the ACPs and ADCPs, I have also been continuously patrolling the city to ensure that the security arrangements are being carried out as per directives. We have left no stone unturned to ensure that the militant organizations are not able to make their presence felt”, the CP said.

“A special vigil has also been kept in the Meghalaya border due to suspicion regarding a certain group, which might try to cause an attack. We have also stationed police officials in civil dresses and are trying to raise awareness among the city residents. We urge each and everyone to immediately inform about anything suspicious in the city immediately”, said Deepak Kumar.

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