SHILLONG: With just about a week to go for Independence Day, security across Meghalaya has been stepped up in view of insurgent outfits of the northeast, including the "home grown" Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), calling a customary bandh on August 15.
Additional forces, including paramilitary personnel, have been deployed at various places across the capital city even as regular frisking of vehicles and patrolling along the national highway passing through the state have been intensified. "While there is no specific security threat, we are on maximum alert to thwart any possible subversive act of insurgents on Independence Day," a senior police official said.
BSF, which guards the international border with Bangladesh, has also stepped up vigil along the porous dividing line with the neighbouring country in order to prevent militants and anti-social elements from sneaking into India.
"Security along the inter-state boundary with Assam has also been increased to prevent possible movement of militants," a police officer said.
"There is increased vigil across the Garo Hills, where the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has been active of late," he pointed out. "However, national days in the Garo Hills have been traditionally held in an atmosphere of utmost peace and joy and this time around we do not see any reason for the trend to change," he added.
The Independence Day function would be held at the Polo Grounds here, where chief minister Mukul Sangma would unfurl the Tri-colour, East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner J Lyngdoh said. "Like in previous years, ceremonial parades have also been arranged for in all the district headquarters and subdivisions in the State," the DC added.
Home minister HDR Lyngdoh will be the chief guest at the celebrations in Tura, while urban affairs minister Ampareen Lyngdoh would be in Williamnagar on Independence Day.
No comments:
Post a Comment