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New Delhi: Mumbai has been put on high alert following input from central agencies that there could be attempts to carry out terror attacks during the upcoming festival season in the city. Security measures have been tightened at crowded places, including religious sites.
Police have been asked to conduct mock drills amid the threat, India Today reported.
“We have been instructed to conduct ‘mock drills’ at crowded places and religious sites. All DCPs have been asked to pay special attention to security arrangements in their respective zones,” police stated.
An officer on Friday stated that a mock drill was conducted in the crowded Crawford Market area, which is home to two major religious sites.
“Considering the upcoming festivals and elections, mock drills are being conducted at Crawford Market and other locations in Mumbai,” the police stated.
Sources said that all temples in the city have been asked to remain vigilant and have been told to report suspicious activities as a precautionary measure.
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