By Xinhua,
New Delhi : Security was tightened across India’s capital New Delhi following seven blasts ripping through different parts of the city on Saturday evening in which at least 18 people were killed and over 90 others injured.
Police personnel fanned out in large numbers to railway and Metro stations, hospitals, bus terminals and airport.
Gun-toting security personnel were deployed at sensitive points after explosions in a span of 45 minutes ripped through the city.
Barricades were put up at several places to regulate traffic. There was chaos on the roads as people who were outside rushed back home following the blasts.
Security was stepped up at railway and Metro stations, inter-state bus terminals, airport, cinema halls, shopping malls and other sensitive points.
Several major city markets, including the popular Sarojini Nagar Market which was targeted in the previous Diwali-eve blasts in 2006, were shut down and evacuated.
Mobile services were jammed in Connaught Place and Gaffar Market area, the sites of three of the explosions.
Extra personnel have been deployed at religious places, besides keeping an extra vigil on the borders.
Police have asked cyber cafe owners and dealers to be on alert and keep a tab on their customers.
Security has been tightened at all the Metro stations to avoid any untoward situation.
“Security has already been strengthened and frisking and checking of the commuters have been stepped up. The Metro is under constant vigil,” a Police spokesperson said.
He added that the public transport system is already under red-alert and hence security has always been the priority. Extra personnel have been pressed into service to keep a vigil on the commuters.