Special DGP reviews arrangements for R-Day in Ludhiana, says adequate security in place
DGP also holds detailed meeting with police force
The Special DGP Punjab, SS Srivastava, on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements in Ludhiana ahead of the celebrations of Republic Day. He was accompanied by Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, Swapan Sharma during this visit to the venue of R-Day at the Punjab Agricultural University.
After reviewing the arrangements, the DGP also held a detailed meeting with the police force and passed necessary instructions. While talking to mediapersons, Srivastava said that Ludhiana Commissioner of Police had ensured adequate security arrangements to keep tab over the anti-national elements who become active on these occasions.
The police had deployed teams across the city and special nakabandi was also started to keep a check over the criminals. The venue where Republic Day function is to be held has been sealed and visitors visiting the venue would have to undergo stringent checks.
“The police will be on high alert for security on Republic Day. Multiple layers of security will be deployed at the Republic Day celebration venue. Following the blast in Sirhind, strict security measures are being implemented throughout the city. The police have begun checking public places also.”
Top police officials have also instructed the intelligence wing to remain on high alert. They have instructed the intelligence wing to monitor all activities in the city and immediately report any information received to the district police, so that timely action can be taken.
Following the blast in Sirhind, the police also began checking at railway stations, bus stands and public places. According to officials, special checkpoints will be set up in the city, starting tonight. In addition to police stations, reserve police and other units will also be deployed on the streets until January 26.
