Security beefed up in Noida after terror attack intel

NOIDA: The district police has stepped up security after an intel about a possible terror attack in the Delhi- NCR ahead of Republic Day. They have also intensified inspections at each of the border points, guest houses, hotels and other places in the district.
The step has been taken after talks with the Delhi Police, who had received information from the intelligence agencies about a possible terror plot and a threat to the prime minister and other dignitaries ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
“The security check has been beefed up at the 9 border points across the district. We are scanning almost every vehicle that enters the city and looking out for any suspicious activity,” Ranvijay Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ad.DCP- Noida) said.
He further added that this has also been done keeping in mind the upcoming elections in the state. A total of 9,000 personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Police and home guards, along with 34 companies of paramilitary troops are already deployed across Gautam Budh Nagar for the assembly elections.
“Apart from the borders with other districts, our teams are continuously visiting guest houses, hotels and even markets. The district police heads are also carrying out patrolling with armed personnel and the station house officers have been directed to talk to local people asking them to maintain law and order in their respective areas and inform police about any suspicious activity,” Ranvijay said.