Delhi On Alert After Arrest Of Man Carrying Bombs In A Bus; Intel Warns Of Possible Terror Attack

A bike squad will keep an eye on suspicious people and vehicles after a high alert has been sounded in the capital following the arrest of a man found to be carrying explosives in a bus bound for Delhi from Jammu. Security has been tightened at all bus terminals and train stations.

A bike team would have two riders armed with assault rifles and pistols. They will patrol a 2-km radius and are part of a bigger motorcycle squad called Jaguar that was raised earlier to curb street crimes.

Apart from scanning roads, the teams have also been asked to keep an eye on street-corner gatherings and small crowds during kanwariya processions.

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This is because there have been intelligence inputs about terrorists trying to use these as cover by posing as devotees or vendors.

¡°We have briefed these men to be more alert and keep an eye on suspicious movements. They are trained for the job, and we have asked them to patrol crowded areas for better control,¡± said DCP (New Delhi) Madhur Verma.

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The squad will identify the areas having high footfall and deploy the teams accordingly. They will coordinate with squads from the neighbouring police districts to maintain a seamless patrolling mechanism.

The teams will be asked to keep special vigil in the morning and evening. The bike teams have been directed to keep an eye on individuals found loitering around high-security areas.

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Bike patrols will also be carried out at night in areas prone to vehicle thefts, burglaries and petty crimes.

The policemen will be deployed at strategic intersections from where they could ride against traffic in an emergency. When a patrolling route is decided, ¡®pit stops¡¯ will be arranged for the teams to rest and coordinate.

Shops selling SIM cards are on the radar.