Indo-Bangla border areas on alert on Ayodhya verdict eve

Indo-Bangla border areas and places in Meghalaya sharing boundary with Assam have been put on alert ahead of the Allahabad High Court's verdict on the Ayodhya dispute on Thursday.

Indo-Bangla border areas and places in Meghalaya sharing boundary with Assam have been put on alert ahead of the Allahabad High Court's verdict on the Ayodhya dispute on Thursday.

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"Though we don't expect any repercussions of the verdict in the state, yet there is a possibility that miscreants might try to take advantage of the situation and create some mischief," a senior Meghalaya Police officer said.

Vulnerable places have been identified and extra vigil maintained in these areas to prevent any untoward incidents.

A "close watch" is being maintained in the areas border with Bangladesh, and those contiguous with Assam, the officer said.

The BSF has also stepped up vigil along the Indo-Bangla border.