Bhubaneswar: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in the state even as high alert was sounded across the state in view of security threat and to ensure smooth Republic Day celebrations.
‘‘In view of (information on) security threat received from IB and different agencies, we have alerted all district collectors and superintendents of police, airports, railway stations and bus stands,’’ said director general of police (DGP) K B Singh after reviewing state level parade rehearsal at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here.
Singh said adequate security arrangements have been made all over the state and extra vigil is being maintained in Maoist-affected areas to prevent any untoward incident.
A four-layer security ring would be thrown along the MG Marg here for the state level celebrations January 26 where Governor S C Jamir was slated to unfurl the Tricolour and witness the parade.
Some units of Special Operation Group (SOG), Quick Reaction Team (QRT) and sniffer dogs would also be deployed near the parade venue in the capital city.
Elaborate security arrangements will also be made in Cuttack where Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will unfurl the national flag. Several ministers are also slated to visit various district in this connection. PNN
