Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the Republic Day celebrations here tomorrow with foot patrolling and mobile squads of police on the guard in and around the city.
Security was beefed up at important government offices and vital installations, while the Assam Rifles Ground, where the main function would be held, was swept by bomb disposal squad, district SP Lalhuliana Fanai said.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Range) L T Hrangchal said that though there was no specific threat report, all district SPs were instructed to step up vigil.
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"We also instructed policemen deployed in border areas to intensify patrol in sensitive areas," Hrangchal said.
Security was also beefed up at the Lengpui airport near Aizawl and no tickets for entering the terminal building were issued to ensure no one except the passengers and airport officials get access inside the premises.
