High Security Measures as Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport and host UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Security has been heightened due to threats from the banned Sikhs for Justice group. The visit includes launching infrastructure projects and attending a Global Fintech Fest.
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Security measures have been intensified in Navi Mumbai ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a new Metro line on Wednesday, according to police officials.
The Prime Minister's itinerary includes a walkthrough of the newly-constructed greenfield airport and inaugurating phase one of the project, alongside the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3. The visit also includes hosting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for key economic events on Thursday.
Police forces, supported by specialized units such as the Special Protection Group (SPG) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), are on high alert following threats from the banned Sikhs for Justice group. Despite risks, Modi is set to launch several infrastructure projects and address related functions in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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