Vigil upped in Assam on eve of Republic Day

GUWAHATI, JAN 25 (PTI): Security arrangements have been tightened across Assam, with the banned ULFA (Independent) outfit calling for its routine boycott of Republic Day celebrations, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

All districts administrations have been asked to keep a strict vigil, particularly in the sensitive areas, to avoid any untoward incident during the celebrations.

“The ULFA (I)’s boycott of Republic Day and Independence Day is routine but we do not want to take any chances with security arrangements,” he said.

Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) G P Singh has also visited the districts in Upper Assam to review the prevailing scenario.

injured in the bomb blast.

IMPHAL, JAN 25: A blast amid tight security arrangements ahead of Republic Day celebration rocked Manipur’s Ukhrul district headquarters on Wednesday evening, leaving four civilians, including two women, injured. The impact of the blast also damaged wind -