Security beefed up in Punjab, Haryana for I-Day

Security measures have been tightened up across Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh ahead of tomorrow's Independence Day celebrations.
Security has been beefed up at the venues where the dignitaries will unfurl the tricolour and at important railway stations including Panipat, Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Jalandhar, besides key inter-state bus terminals and other vital installations, officials said today.
Police and other security personnel today intensified checking of vehicles in the two states and Chandigarh, where several 'nakas' had been set up.
Barricading and checking had also been intensified at the inter-state borders.
Police have asked operators of guest houses, cyber cafes, telephone booths and taxi services to keep a watch on their customers and report to them in case of any suspicious activity.