Security beefed up in Chhattisgarh

Security has been tightened in Chhattisgarh, especially in the Naxal-hit regions, in view of the Republic Day celebration on Monday, the police said.

Stiff security arrangements have been put in place in the State, particularly in Bastar region to avoid any disturbances by the rebels during Republic day celebrations, a senior police official said.

Naxal posters

“This time we are extra cautious, as naxals have put up posters and banners appealing people to boycott US President Barrack Obama’s visit, along with Republic day celebrations in Bastar,” the official said.

Naxals had been putting up banners and dropping pamphlets in several areas of Bastar from the past one week calling for a nationwide bandh on January 26.

Patrolling intensified Armed guards have been deployed at all the important government establishments. Besides, patrolling has been intensified in the interior forest pockets and inter-State borders to check suspicious movements, he said.

“Additional security arrangements have been put in place at the headquarters of each of the districts of Bastar division comprising Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Kanker and Bastar districts,” the police official added.