The security forces on Monday conducted checks at inter-state borders in Punjab and Haryana as part of efforts to tighten security ahead of Independence Day. Security has also been beefed up in the Union Territory of Chandigarh — the joint capital of the two states.
A thick security blanket has enveloped the venues where the governors, chief ministers and ministers of the two states will unfurl the national flag on Tuesday, the officials said.
Punjab Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh Gill said foolproof security arrangements have been made for Independence Day. Senior police officers, including the special director general, additional directors general and inspectors general, have been deputed to the districts. Sufficient force has also been deployed, he added.
Security personnel intensified vehicle checking in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh at inter-state borders and maintained strict vigil to keep an eye on anti-social elements. The police also conducted checks at bus stands, railway stations and other places.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will unfurl the Tricolour at a state-level function in Patiala while his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar will hoist the national flag in Fatehabad.