Mumbai: Given a warning from the Intelligence Bureau about a possible terror attack, police have strengthened security across Mumbai, particularly at bustling places of worship. "We were directed to conduct mock drills at crowded locations and religious venues.
All deputy commissioners of police are strictly monitoring security in their areas," said a senior officer. Seen on Friday was the strong presence of police in the crammed Crawford Market area.
Mumbai Police Conduct Security Drills Amid Festivals And Elections
Police described the operation as a security drill and did not comment further. "Given the ongoing festivals and assembly elections, we are conducting security drills at Crawford Market and other sensitive locations across the city," said the officer.
At Chembur, a top officer inspected the security of a temple, while in Matunga, a temple was closed to devotees following a police inspection in the morning.
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