AGARTALA, Oct 7 (TIWN): Central & State security agencies beefed up security measures with the aim to conduct peaceful celebration of Durga Puja in Agartala and other parts of Tripura. As huge number of passengers are coming this year via railway, so security has been tighten in various railway stations also. Along with border area, the railway stations are now under high security focus.Tripura police along with dog squad conducted inspection in several spots of the cities to curb the threats ahead of Republic day celebration. Along with several spots in the city, Security has been beefed up across Tripura and an alert has been sounded along the 856-km-long porous international border to maintain peace during the Durga Puja celebrations.Tripura police along with dog squad was seen conducting raid in different spots of the state to check if there is any threat from the anti social community in this Durga Puja. Patrolling in crowded market areas has been intensified and checking and frisking in bus terminals tightened in the past few days. Security at Agartala airport will also be tightened in the coming days.

Checking and frisking have also been intensified at all entry points with Police setting up barricades to keep a vigil on all those entering the capital.

In Dharmanagar also security tighten at Railway Station, Highways—as that area remains under high smuggling risks.

The drive is conducted under the joint initiative of the Tripura police and dog squads.

But it’s to be mentioned here that although red alerts have been implemented in Indo-Bangla border areas, but with the launching of Express trains crime rates’ chances have become high during this festive season. But surprisingly Tripura Police led by DGP K Nagraj has dumped all the responsibilities of a terror free Durga Puja from Railway threats to the railway safety board.