AGRA, April 9 -- Agra police have heightened security ahead of the proposed 'Swabhiman Rally' on April 12 by Karni Sena, activists of which had allegedly attacked the house of Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramjilal Suman in the city last month.

A senior police official on Tuesday inspected Garhi Rami in Etmadpur area, the site on the outskirts of Agra city where the rally is proposed.

Atul Sharma, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Agra west, visited the site on Tuesday and issued necessary directions to the police force after the Karni Sena urged its activists to gather there on April 12.

"Security arrangements were reviewed for the smooth conduct of the event, and aspects related to security were assessed by the officials," accord...