Imphal, Aug. 12 -- Security has been tightened along the Assam-Manipur border in Jiribam ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Authorities are conducting area sanitization, security checks, and patrols in the area.

A Full Dress Parade rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day was held on Tuesday at Jiribam Higher Secondary ground.

The district remains on high alert after the killing of six Meitei community members, including women and children, by anti-social elements last year.

The NIA has arrested two suspects from Cachar district in Assam in connection with the incident.

The parade involved 12 contingents, including personnel from the 87th Bn CRPF, 7th IRB, Jiribam Police, local schools, and other organizations. SD...