The Hindu : New Delhi News : Security at metro stations beefed up

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Security at metro stations beefed up

New Delhi: Security was enhanced at all Delhi Metro Rail Corporation stations but train services not suspended in the wake of the serial blasts that rocked five upscale markets here on Saturday evening. “Security has been strengthened and frisking and checking of commuters stepped up. The metro is under constant vigil,” a CISF spokesperson said. Nearly two lakh people commute daily through Metro here.

Extra personnel

The CISF official said the public transport system is already under high alert and extra personnel have been pressed into service to keep a vigil on commuters.

“They have been asked to be on their toes round the clock. Every single person is being checked and possessions such as bags and suitcases are being frisked by us at all the stations.” “Contrary to the rumours, we have not suspended our services as the blast has not taken place near any of the metro stations,” a DMRC spokesperson said.

He said as a security measure, all suspected places such as dustbins inside the coaches as well as at stations were checked. Metro officials appealed to the commuters to inform about any unattended bags, suspicious objects or characters. — PTI

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