Amritsar, August 5

In view of the scrapping of Article 370, the Punjab Police have strengthened security near the Indo-Pak border.

“Patrolling has been intensified and an alert sounded in view of the decision to check any misadventure from across the border. The state government has also banned any protest or rally against or in favour of the decision that could provoke communal tension,” said Vikram Jeet Duggal, SSP, Amritsar (Rural).

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today held a high-level meeting in Chandigarh that also included Dinkar Gupta, DGP, Punjab. He instructed the police force to remain vigilant.

Takht raises concern

Amritsar: Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said the government must take immediate steps to win the confidence of the J&K residents and ensure to safeguard their interests and rights at first place. TNS