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Both cities are located on Punjab border. The sources said that intelligence agencies have asked the police stations to mount a strict vigil in areas of strategic importance.“It is suspected that the terrorist on the run could target army installations on Rajasthan Punjab border. Apart from Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh district has also been asked to timely report any suspicious activities. “Sriganganagar shares border with Pakistan, hence, the police are always on alert, strict vigil is being mounted in villages and hotels,” the official said.The police and sleuths are scanning rest rooms, guest houses, railway stations, bus stands, taxi depots and hostels for suspects. A similar intelligence input was issued ahead of the assembly elections,” an official told TOI on condition of anonymity.The Punjab and Rajasthan police had also increased collective vigil on the interstate border in the first week of December..