Mangalore, September 7: The coastal city of Mangalore was put on high alert on Wednesday following a blast outside the Delhi High Court, in which at least eleven people were killed and several others injured, police said.
Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Alok Mohan has directed officials to keep strict vigil at all public places, including the airport, railway stations and bus terminuses.
Mangalore City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that policemen have been deployed in sensitive points the city as major Ganesh immersion procession in the city is also scheduled to be held in the city this evening.
"We are on high alert and taking all precautionary measures to prevent any criminal activity. Security personnel have been deployed in sensitive points across the city," he said.
Mr Singh said that the bomb squad officials have been carrying out inspections at railway stations, KSRTC bus stand and shopping malls of the city.
He said that police are on a look out for any kind of suspicious activities in the sensitive areas. Luxury hotels have also been alerted to keep a check on the visitors. Night patrolling would also be intensified, he said.
In many entry points of the city, police personnel were seen checking the vehicles thoroughly before allowing them to proceed.
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