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SHILLONG: Meghalaya Police has advised visitors to carry identity cards proving their citizenship with them at all times. The check gates are being currently manned by the anti-infiltration unit of the police. Seven anti-infiltration check gates have been set up along the Assam-Meghalaya border following the release of the updated draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the neighbouring state. At least 29 doubtful citizens were denied entry to East Jaintia Hills district till Tuesday and a similar figure was reported from Ri-Bhoi district as well, he said.The anti-infiltration chief also said few doubtful citizens are entering the state in view of the scarcity of jobs. "Due to the situation and as mandated as per law, visitors to the state should always carry citizenship proof to avoid detention at the infiltration check gates," anti-infiltration superintendent of police Debangshu Sangma said.There have been recent reports that people from Assam were detained at the anti-infiltration check gates by student union members, particularly following the release of the NRC draft on July 30..