Delhi-Gurugram border security tightened amid farmers' protest
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Gurugram: In the midst of the ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' farmer agitation, Delhi and Gurugram police tightened and ramped up security on the Delhi-Gurugram border on National Highway 48 on Wednesday.
Delhi Police resumed scrutinising suspicious vehicles and installed barricades on the carriageway for vehicles entering Delhi. A significant number of security officers have been deployed along the Delhi-Gurugram border.
The barricading of the border has slowed the traffic movement on the expressway.
A Delhi police officer deployed at the border said, “We have been instructed to keep vigil on suspected vehicles and farmers groups.”
However, the Gurugram Police officers claimed that none of the farmer groups crossed or entered Delhi amid the protests from this route.
“Gurugram Police are on high alert. The strength of the personnel has already been doubled at all the connecting borders of the district. Rapid Action Force and extra force has been also called to face any untoward situation,” said a senior police official of the Gurugram Police.
He said security has been increased since Tuesday night and strict vigil is being maintained in all seven border areas of Gurugram.
With inputs from IANS