THE Mumbai Police have beefed up security in and around the city especially at crowded and sensitive places in view of possible security threats, tipped off by Central Intelligence agencies, official sources said here on Saturday. The police have been directed to maintain a strict vigil, particularly in public places and hotspots, religious or touristplacesandotherimportant locations, besides tabs on vehicular movements. Besides,mockdrillsarebeing conducted - including one at aminority-dominatedlocation in south Mumbai on Friday - and police deployment has beenincreased atsomeimportantlocationsandpublicplaces including beaches.

 

The directives come ahead of the upcoming NavratriDurga Puja festivals, followed byDiwali and the likelihood of Maharashtra Assembly elections being announced soon. Major religious places including temples have been advised toincrease theirinternalandexternalsecuritydetail, while Zonal DCP have been asked to keep an eye on their jurisdictions foranysuspicious activities. However, officials assured that the enhanced security measures are precautionary in the interests of the safety and security of the people and public installations.