Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday fulfilled his promise of a ‘helicopter ride’ to the toppers of class 10 and 12 examinations. Raipur:  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday fulfilled his promise of a ‘helicopter ride’ to the toppers of class 10 and 12 examinations. “Helicopter ride Look... The post appeared first on .

Raipur Jan 25 PTI Security has been beefed up in all sensitive areas across Chhattisgarh in light of the Republic Say celebrations on Wednesday police said on Tuesday Flag hoisting ceremonies will take place in interior villages where security camps are located in the insurgency-hit Bastar region an official said Governor Anusuiya Uikey will hoist the national flag at the Police Parade ground in capital Raipur while Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will take part in the celebrations at Jagdalpur the headquarters of Bastar district he said The state police and central security forces deployed in the Bastar range are on high alert to ensure peace and order in the region during the Republic Day celebrations Inspector General of Police Bastar range Sundarraj P told PTI Over 14 new security camps were set up in interior areas such as Karigundam Kollaiguda Nahadi Minkapalli Pungarpal etc in the region comprising seven districts in the last one year he said The tricolour will be hoisted in villages near these camps Besides Republic Day will be celebrated by security personnel and locals even in other core areas of the region in keeping with the COVID-19 protocols the official said The camps have lived up to the expectation of the native population by not only creating a secured environment in the region but also facilitating the development works the IG said Security forces have been asked to keep an eye on suspicious movements near government establishments and at interstate borders he said We hope the Republic Day celebrations will strengthen the fabric of nationalism and patriotism even in areas which were once considered Maoist stronghold he said Meanwhile the state government has completed preparations in all the districts to observe Republic Day an official from the public relation department said The states main function will be held at Police Parade Ground in the capital where the governor will hoist the national flag at 9 am and receive the guard of honour from contingents of the state police and paramilitary forces he said There will be no cultural programmes during the functions in Raipur and other district headquarters while all preventive measures such as wearing of masks and physical distancing will be strictly followed the official added PTI TKP ARU ARU