Mumbai on high alert in wake of Paris attacks

November 14, 2015 13:52

In the wake of deadly terror strike in Paris, security was today stepped around major establishments across various cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai which has been often targeted by terrorists. "All police units have been asked to review and access control measures at places with heavy footfall," Director General of Police, Maharashtra, Praveen Dixit said. "Owners and managers of such places have also been asked to do mock drills to avoid any possible untoward incidents," Dixit added.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Deven Bharti has said in view of terror attacks in the French capital last night, security has been beefed up in Mumbai as well. Security at major railway stations, airports, commercial establishments like shopping malls, theatres has been stepped up, another senior officer of Mumbai Police said.

The official apprised that all agencies involved in monitoring of security measures have been asked to share vital inputs more precisely.

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