KOCHI: Security in the district will be beefed up in connection with the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition which falls on Tuesday. With the onset of Sabarimala pilgrim season, there is a heavy rush in the city. Adding to the security woes, the police have nabbed a few NDF activists from Sabarimala.“We will monitor place s where there is heavy rush. Temples, railway stations and bus stands will be under police cover. A strong posse of police personnel has been deployed. Security arrangements are in place to avert any untoward incidents. The Shadow Police have been deployed to ensure safety of Sabarimala pilgrims. Though, there is no specific threat, the security in certain areas is being strengthened. Besides, security will be stepped up at hotels, malls and multiplexes. All entry and exit points of the city are under tight cover. Checking will be conducted in the places where there is any threat,” a police official said. The anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition falls on the same day as Yaum-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, this year. There have been Intelligence Bureau reports that NDF extremist groups are finding roots in Aluva and Perumbavoor areas. The security beefing up is done in this wake. According to Special Branch Assistant Commissioner M N Ramesh, security in Kochi city is already on alert owing to the Sabarimala season. “The Shadow Police is roaming around in mufti to nab anti-socials. We are also monitoring the situation at transit points where pilgrims halt for some time. Hotels and lodges are also under the scanner. Routine security arrangements are in place,” he said.
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