Assam on high alert as PM Narendra Modi visits state to inaugurate Dhola-Sadiya bridge

On the third anniversary of his government today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Assam today launching a slew of projects and inaugurate country's longest bridge over Lohit river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra.

The 9.15-km-long Dhola-Sadiya bridge will connect Assam and Arunachal Pradesh reducing the travel time between the two northeastern states by nearly six years.

ASSAM ON HIGH ALERT

Assam has been been enveloped with massive security cover in view of PM Narendra Modi's visit.

Intensive security checks are being done across the state including Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Guwahati which have been put on high alert.A three-layered security cover has been put at all places the PM will be visiting.

Anti-terror units have



been deployed at various places. People have been advised not to bring any objectionable items and carry proper identity cards.

Special measures have been taken in Guwahati and Tinsukia where designated roads have been sanitized to upto two kilometres on either sides.

"Policemen, special commandos and cops in civil dress have been deployed. More than one lakh people are expected to attend PM's rally. More than 2500 volunteers will be assisting the force in security and management. Anti-sabotage check have also been done," Hiren Naath, Guwahati Police Commissioner said.

Plastic water bottles are also banned at the venue where PM Modi will be addressing the people later in the day. Authorities have made arrangements for drinking water supply at the venue.