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New Delhi, May 19: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss various issues related to the state.
During the meeting, Mann requested Shah to give additional security to the state as fringe elements have been trying to create unrest in Punjab. About 2,000 additional paramilitary personnel will be deployed in Punjab to enhance security, said Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
“There have been regular inputs that some miscreants are trying to create trouble in Punjab. So I have request the home minister to sanction additional forces for the security of the state,” PTI quoted him as saying.
10 companies of paramilitary personnel have already reached the state and another 10 companies will be approved by the Centre soon, Bhagwant Mann stated. One company of paramilitary comprises about 100 personnel.
Amit Shah has assured him of all…