Security has been beefed up across the Bokaro and Dhanbad districts ahead Independence Day; cops are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to spoil any possible threats, police said.
According to the Intelligence Bureau inputs that Maoists could carry out strikes during Independence Day and its cadre could target security cops and government properties too, security has been intensified, he said.
Maoists could target security forces in Giridih, Bokaro and Dhanbad districts, sources said. Cops are instructed to tackle all adverse situations and keep strong security arrangements. Patrolling has been intensified in the districts, he said. Meanwhile, the districts police have decided to put cities in foolproof security cover. On the direction of higher ups high alert has been declared across the district, said DSP HQ Bokaro.