Security along the Indo-Bhutan border has been beefed up following reports of movement of Maoists from Nepal into Bhutan through Indian territory, official sources said here Wednesday.

Troops of Seema Sashtra Bal (SSB) have intensified patrolling along the border and a strict vigil was being maintained to prevent the movement of Maoists through Assam's border with Bhutan.

Security was further tightened in view of the March 2008 elections in Bhutan as there are apprehensions that the Maoists may aid the Bhutan Communist Party to create disturbances during the elections.

The SSB was also monitoring the movement of all Indian nationals to prevent any militant belonging to ULFA and other outfits from entering the neighbouring country.

The Royal Bhutan government has denied the existence of any ULFA cadre in that country and are keeping a strict watch on the activities of the Bhutan Communist Party cadres, the sources added.

(Courtesy: PTI)