Security agencies ordered to be extra vigilant: Haryana DGP

High alert has been sounded in Haryanaand security arrangements have been tightened across the state, in the wake of the terrorist attack at an Air Force Base in Punjab, Haryana DGP Yashpal Singal said.
He said the security agencies of the state were maintaining constant touch with central intelligence agencies.
"The security agencies of the state have alreadybeen alerted and ordered to be extra vigilant.
"The police force of the state is fully prepared to provide foolproof security so as to avert happening of any such incidents," the Haryana DGP said.
He said that directions have been issued to top law enforcers like Police Commissioners, Range Inspector General of Police and Superintendents of Police through video conferencing today to step up the security arrangements particularly in the sensitive areas.

To ensure tight security, barricades have been installed at various places in districts for monitoring any movement and security check, he added.

Singal also said that the police force is fully geared up to conduct peaceful Panchayat general elections in the state, which are due later this month.
Anti-rioting equipments, tear gas equipments, water cannon, 'Vazra' and ambulances will be deployed at suitable places.
Flag marches will be arranged before the polling day.
It was emphasised during the video-conferencing that senior officers shall remain vigilant before polling day, on the day of polling and after the polling till the counting of votes is completed.

"Necessarysafety measures for the celebrations of the Republic Day also tops the list of priorities for the security arrangements in the state and for this purpose, SWAT teams have been constituted at district level," he added.