Pune on high alert

20 January,2009 09:14 AM IST |   |  A Correspondent

Following an intelligence report about a possible terror attack on Maharashtra, the police have declared a high alert in the city.


On toes: Cops in Nana Peth keep a close eye on any suspicious movement in the area.

Following an intelligence report about a possible terror attack on Maharashtra, the police have declared a high alert in the city.

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Also, security has been beefed up at major railway stations, airports and all prominent areas in city including Hinjewadi where most of the IT companies are located.


Besides, people aren't issued a visitors pass unless they have to board a flight and malls have been asked to up their security.
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Armed policemen and officers in plain clothes are seen at all entry points of the city and vehicles are being thoroughly checked to avoid any untoward incident.

Even the police commissioners' office has been turned into a fortress with baru00a0ricades placed all around.
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