Himachal Pradesh Police ask govt to bar entry of vehicles carrying arms, ammo, explosives through Atal Tunnel
Five-member panel led by IG, security and intelligence, submits proposals to state chief secretary, citing security concerns.
Himachal Pradesh Police ask govt to bar entry of vehicles carrying arms, ammo, explosives through Atal Tunnel
The Himachal Pradesh Police have proposed that the state government bar the entry of army and civilian trucks carrying arms, ammunition and explosives through the strategic Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass that provides all-weather connectivity to the border district of Lahaul-Spiti. The proposal is among the recommendations made by a five-member committee set up by state director general of police Sanjay Kundu to suggest measures for the tunnel’s security. Headed by inspector general of police, security and intelligence, Daljit Singh Thakur, the committee comprises deputy inspector general of police, central range, Madhusudhan; superintendent of police, Kullu, Gaurav Singh; superintendent of police, Lahaul and Spiti, Rajesh Dharmani; and a representative of the intelligence bureau. The committee submitted its proposals to chief secretary Anil Khachi recently and suggested that the movement of vehicles carrying explosives be barred from plying through the 9.02-km tunnel, which was ina…
