Security beefed up in Tripura in run-up to I-Day celebrations

Security was beefed up all over Tripura, particularly along the 856 km long border with neighbouring Bangladesh, ahead of the Independence-day celebrations.
Strength of security forces was augmented in vital installations like Raj Bhavan, Civil Secretariat, Assembly House and vehicles entering into the state capital from other places were being checked so that no untoward element could sneak, a top police official said.
"Some temporary check posts have also been built to monitor the vehicles and all police stations and BSF been alerted to keep stringent surveillance," IG, Police Control Nepal Das said.
He said even though insurgency came down drastically in the state, patrolling along the Assam-Agartala national highway and interior places was being intensified as a precautionary measure.