After INLD call to redig SYL canal, Punjab deploys police

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Sunday deployed forces at Kapoori and Shambu border in Patiala district, about 30 km from here, in the wake of Haryana’s Indian National Lok Dal’s call to redig the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal from February 23. “We have mobilised forces at Kapoori and Sambhu border today(Sunday),” Patiala zone inspector general of police (IGP) B Chander Sekhar told PTI. He said Punjab police has also taken up the matter with their Haryana counterpart so as to maintain law and order. Besides, the Punjab government has sought 20 companies of paramilitary forces from the Centre, he said.