The Hindu Business Line : Massive security for Advani's Shillong visit

SHILLONG: A massive security cover has been put in place in and around the Meghalaya capital in view of BJP leader L K Advani's visit to the state tomorrow even as police continued to interrogate Mominul Haque who had send an email in the name of Indian Mujahhidin threatening to eliminate Advani during his Shillong visit.

“We have taken foolproof security measures to thwart any untoward incidents during Advani's visit to the city. A detachment of NSG has arrived in the city and they along with the state police were keeping strict surveillance in the areas that Advani's mo torcade would travel and places he is schedule to visit,'' Director General of Police B K Dey Sawian said.

The DGP said security measures were being evaluated on an hour-to-hour basis. Advani is scheduled to adress a public rally in Shillong as part of his 'Sankalpa Yatra', besides attending a meeting of religious leaders and meeting the Chief Minister, stat e Planning Board Chairman PA Sangma and other ministers.

He will also lay the foundation stone of the state BJP office. When asked whether there was any threat to the leader, the DGP said, “There is always an impending threat on the leader of Opposition. But we are ready for any eventuality.'' The lone BJP M LA A L Hek, who is also the state PHED minister told PTI, “The BJP is satisfied with the security arrangements. We are sure the visit would pass off peacefully.'' He hoped the visit would bring a wave in the state in favour of the party. – PTI

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