MHA advisory to states in view of Bharat Bandh call on Apr 10

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New Delhi : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to all states to take necessary precautionary measures in view of calls on social media for Bharat Bandh on April 10, 2018, by some groups.

The MHA has advised the states to beef up security and make appropriate arrangements to prevent any untoward incident including issue of prohibitory orders, if necessary. It has asked for intensification of patrolling in all sensitive locations to prevent any loss of life or damage to property.

The Advisory stressed that District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police be made personally responsible for ensuring that law and order situation remains firmly under control in the areas under their jurisdiction, according to a PIB release.