New Delhi: Security measures have been significantly strengthened along the Indo–Nepal border following violent protests and political turmoil in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. A large contingent of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel has been deployed, with district police and security forces conducting joint patrols along sensitive stretches. Border movement has been restricted, and several check posts.
Srinagar: The authorities in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have tightened security along the Jammu-Srinagar highway ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26. A thorough checking campaign has also been conducted to improve safety measures. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban Kulbir Singh while speaking with the media said strict security arrangements have.
Delhi Prison Department, on Wednesday, said that they have fixed an advance Security Liaison meeting with Additional Director General (Police), Punjab, Delhi Police and Tihar Administration for Friday, ahead of a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Security has been tightened with the deployment of police outside Patel Chowk metro station in view of protest by AAP workers against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Security measures in the national capital were heightened and strict vigilance at key border points was being maintained following a planned march by protesting farmers towards Delhi on Wednesday.