Patna: A high-alert has been sounded in Bihar and security measures have been beefed along the porous Indo-Nepal border in the wake of the Maoists call to 'Boycott Independence day' celebrations on August 15, Additional Director General of Police (headquarters) Neelmani said.
"We have put the security on high alert and the security has been increased along the porous Indo-Nepal border on areas connecting Bihar to ensure peaceful and trouble-free
celebrations tomorrow," Neelmani told reporters here today.
The Sashatra Seema Bal, other forces and state police personnel would ensure patrolling on the borders to stop the Maoists and other trouble-makers from sneaking into Bihar side
of the areas from Nepal, he said.
Security has been tightened at all vital installations and public places including bus terminus, railway stations and airports, Neelmani informed.
Besides, special security attention would be paid to the railway tracks considered soft-target for naxalites, with intensification of patrolling, he said, adding all Superintendents of Police have been asked to ensure a close watch on the movement of the Maoists.
The main Independence Day function in the state would be held at the Gandhi Maidan.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, August 14, 2009, 12:16