Bengaluru:Ā Security drills and bomb squads and dog squads were pressed into service at several important places across Karnataka yesterday, said a media report.
High alert has been sounded in State and officials have reportedly said that it was just and extension of the security arrangements made for the Independence Day celebrations in the State.
Police officials in the State have reportedly received a memo from Bengaluru Commissioner of PoliceĀ Bhaskar Rao directing all top ranking officers to remain on high alert and toĀ sensitise the public about it at all iconic places – Vidhana Soudha, Vikas Soudha, high court, railway stations, bus stands, Bengaluru Metro Rail, high end schools, malls, five star hotels and markets having high footfall.
The memo also asked police officials to posting pickets, ensure functioning ofĀ CCTV cameras, high-level police presence and visibility, verifying antecedents of suspects, seize unattended bags and vehicles and intensify night checking.Ā Hostels, serviced apartments and accommodation near religious places should be focused on said the memo.