In Assam, security has been beefed up in and around Barak Valley to ensure peace and tranquility during New Year celebrations. Barak Valley shares a 124 km of international border with Bangladesh. <br/><br/>Cachar district SP said though elaborate security arrangements were already been made since December, additional forces were deployed today. He said Police mobile patrolling was intensified while more policemen would be pushed to conduct patrolling in the city. <br/><br/>The district administration has repeatedly appealed to the people to celebrate New Year with peace and harmony and without firecrackers.