Namrup turns fortress ahead of PM Modi’s visit; IAF choppers on standby
Jorhat, Dec 20: Namrup, Assam’s industrial township, has been placed under a tight security blanket ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on December 21 to lay the foundation stone for a major fertiliser project at the Namrup Fertilizer Plant . Thousands of security personnel have been deployed across the town, with the Indian Air Force keeping three helicopters on standby near the event venue. Throughout Friday, IAF helicopters conducted repeated landing drills at a temporary helipad set up close to the site. The Assam Police have also intensified preparations, holding a series of high-level meetings to fine-tune security arrangements. These meetings are being led by Inspector General of Police (Law and Order and Communication) Akhilesh Singh. Multiple checkpoints have also been set up on roads leading to the venue, significantly restricting movement. The upcoming fertiliser project, estimated at Rs 10,000 crore, will be jointly funded by the Centre (60%) and the Assam government (40%).