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Security tightened across Tripura ahead of Independence Day celebrations
In India, a special day called Independence Day is coming soon.
In the state of Tripura, police and soldiers are working extra hard to keep everyone safe.
They want the celebrations to be happy and peaceful.
The police are checking busy places like bus stations and train stations.
They do not think anything bad will happen, but they are being careful anyway.
Last year, they stopped a group of people who were planning trouble.
They caught them with weapons before they could do anything.
The leaders of the state will hold a big ceremony in the city of Agartala.
The Chief Minister, Manik Saha, will raise the Indian flag at the main event.
Everyone hopes the day will be full of joy and safety.
Security has been tightened across Tripura ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with no specific threat reported.
BSF, police and Tripura State Rifles have been put on alert to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Police are checking public places including bus stands, railway stations and other vulnerable locations.
Last year, forces thwarted a major militant attack at Kanchanpur in North Tripura by arresting seven to eight armed cadres with grenades and arms.
Chief Minister Manik Saha will unfurl the national flag at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala, the main venue.
- Who
- BSF, police and Tripura State Rifles under Inspector General (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper; Chief Minister Manik Saha will attend the main event.
- What
- Security was tightened and public places are being checked across Tripura ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
- Where
- Across Tripura, mainly at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala where the main programme will be held.
- When
- August 13, ahead of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
- Why
- To prevent untoward incidents and ensure peaceful celebrations, though there is no specific threat.
Key facts
- State
- Tripura
- Event
- Independence Day celebrations
- Threat level
- No specific threat
- Main venue
- Assam Rifles ground, Agartala
- Forces on alert
- BSF, police, Tripura State Rifles
- Chief Minister
- Manik Saha to unfurl national flag
- Key official
- Inspector General (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper
- Last year's prevented attack
- Kanchanpur, North Tripura; seven to eight armed cadres with grenades and arms arrested
Quotes
Inspector General (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper
Senior police officer heading law and order in Tripura
“Police always remain alert. Last year they thwarted a major militant attack at Kanchanpur in North Tripura district by arresting seven to eight armed cadres with grenades and arms hours before the Independence Day celebrations.”
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