High Alert in Capital after blasts in Varanasi

New Delhi, Mar 7: Following the blasts in the holy city of Varanasi this evening (Mar 7, 20906), 'high alert' has been sounded in the Capital with additional enforcements sent and patrolling increased at sensitive points.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (PCR) A K Singh said an alert had been sounded throughout the capital and all precautionary steps taken in the wake of the blasts at Varanasi.

''PCR vans and police pickets have been asked to be extra vigilant and patrolling increased at important and busy market places.'' Special emphasis was being put on railway stations, bus depots and the Metro, he said.

Denying that any specific threats were received, he said, ''Its a general precautionary step but nevertheless caution is the watchword.'' While special watch on the borders was being kept, additional policemen have also been posted at important religious places in the Capital along with busy markets and public places, the DCP added.

UNI