High alert sounded across country after terror attack

July 27, 2015 20:15

A high alert has been sounded across the country including Delhi, Haryana and Uttarakhand in the wake of fidayeen attack on a moving bus and a police station in Gurdaspur district of Punjab today in which seven persons, including an SP, were killed.

In the national capital, Delhi police beefed up security at busy public places and markets in the wake of the terror strike.

"We have briefed our officers and men to be vigilant and watchful in the wake of Punjab incident and an alert is being maintained," PRO of Delhi Police Rajan Bhagat said.

Security was especially stepped up at railway stations in the national capital and deployment of policemen has been strengthened further. The number of policemen has also been increased at busy public places including markets and shopping malls.

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