The security forces in Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh have been put on high alert in the wake of serial blasts in Bodh Gaya in Bihar on Sunday morning.
The security on borders, airports, railway stations, bus stands and at other public places has been intensified.
KK Sharma, Haryana, ADGP/law & Order told The Pioneer that keeping in view, the serial blasts at Bihar, the security has been beefed up at all religious places in the State. Besides, “We have also asked our security staff to start checking all the suspicious persons at railway stations, bus stands, airport areas, malls and other public places as precautionary measure,” he added.
Haryana and Punjab Police also intensified security at the border areas especially towards, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Besides, police have set up special check points (nakas) at main roads, highways and near the borders. The Chandigarh Police has also increased the police force near the border areas at Panchkula, Mohali and roads towards Himachal Pradesh.
Also, additional police force has been deployed near the ‘Bodh Temple’ at Khudda Ali Sher behind Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat. All the vehicles are being checked up thoroughly here. Police also deputed special teams for night vigil here to maintain law and order here. Special teams have been deputed for observing the CCTV cameras set up different entry points of the city, said a UT police official.