ribune News Service,Dehradun, January 24

Security has been stepped up at all sensitive places in the city ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.Additional police force has been deployed at busy markets, crowded places and near the Parade Ground to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the celebrations.Four DSPs, nine SHOs, 17 sub-inspectors, 10 head constables, 85 constables and 23 women constables have been deployed in the Parade Ground while one DSP, two SHOs, 11 sub-inspectors, 30 constables, three women constables and 2.5 section of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed outside the Parade Ground.A bomb disposal squad, two quick-reaction teams and a dog squad have also been deployed.Vehicles entering Dehradun from the neighbouring states are being checked. Barricades have been installed at the Asharodi check post, Natraj Chowk (Rishikesh), Jogiwala, Raiwala, Premnagar, Kulhal, Bhaniyawala, Naogaon, Mussoorie diversion, Ranipokhri and Sahastradhara for checking.IGP, Garhwal, Sanjay Gunjyal said inter-state borders would be sealed on Monday night. Patrolling had been intensified at railway stations, main bus stations, markets and tourist destinations to keep an eye on suspected activities.SSP Sadanand Datte said SHOs had been instructed to carry out a verification drive in slums, hotels and inns and immediately detain if anyone found suspicious. The road leading to the Parade Ground is under high security surveillance. The police would thoroughly check vehicles passing near the Parade Ground area.Datte said vehicles parked at places other than parking lots would be towed away to avoid traffic jams near the Parade Ground. Private and commercial vehicles would be diverted at Kanak Chowk, Orient crossing, Ashley Hall Chowk, Lansdowne Chowk, Buddha Chowk, CJM Chowk and Survey Chowk to avoid congestion before and after the Repuublic Day celebrations at the Parade Ground.The vehicles of spectators would be parked at the Pavilion ground, Parade Ground, Rangers Ground, and Mangla Devi Inter College in the city.Meanwhile, Dehradun District Magistrate Ravinath Raman along with senior police officials visited the Parade Ground, the venue of the RD parade, and reviewed the security arrangements.

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