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Punjab Police issued a red alert across the state on Friday ahead of the Dussehra celebrations and the upcoming panchayat elections, an official statement said.
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The alert, ordered by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, aims to ensure public safety and security, according to the statement.
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Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla, during a surprise visit to Jalandhar to assess security arrangements, said security had been intensified across Punjab.
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&nbsp;More than 600 high-tech 'nakas' (checkpoints) have been set up to monitor suspicious activities, he added.
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Shukla also confirmed that all inter-state and inter-district borders have been sealed.
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Dussehra is set to be celebrated on Saturday, with panchayat elections scheduled for Tuesday.
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During his visit, Shukla toured crowded markets in Jalandhar and interacted with officers stationed at various checkpoints.

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