Chandigarh, Jan. 25 -- Security has been beefed up across the state ahead of Republic Day, with around 6,000 additional police personnel deployed to maintain vigil over anti-social elements and conduct special operations. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has directed commissioners of police and senior superintendents of police to ensure foolproof security arrangements in their respective jurisdictions. He has also instructed all SHOs and gazetted officers to remain in the field till the culmination of Republic Day celebrations. Sharing details, Special DGP (law and order) Arpit Shukla said extensive checking of vehicles and suspicious persons was being carried out across the state. Police teams in all districts are also conducting thorough checks of hotels and resthouses, he added.HTC...