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Durga puja alertness in Golaghat

The Golaghat police are all set to ensure peace and normalcy during the Durga Puja celebrations. The policemen in the town conducted a mock drill at the Golaghat Sadar Police Station on Friday. 

Police officials told Assam Times that every possible measure would be taken to avert untoward incident during the puja celebration.

 

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