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Modi's Bahraich rally: Venue not accessible to common people

Lucknow: Keeping in mind growing threat to Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the UP Police have restricted access to the Bahraich rally ground where Modi is slated to address a

The security forces will also put an anti-mine checking procedure in place. Metal detectors will be installed at all entry points of the venue.

An official told IANS that the police was "specially alert" as Bharaich neighbours Nepal, known for many years as a safe haven for terror groups. Only recently an Indian Mujhahideen (IM) operative Tehseen aka Monu was reportedly seen in the area.