Punjab terror attack: Delhi Culture Minister visits tourist spots to check security

Sharma visited Qutab Minar and sources said he was "not satisfied" with the security arrangements

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma reviews security arrangements at Qutab Minar. Photo: ANI
Union Minister Mahesh Sharma reviews security arrangements at Qutab Minar. Photo: ANI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 02 2016 | 3:19 PM IST
In the wake of the Pathankot terror attack, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma today carried out surprise visits at a number of tourist spots in the national capital to check security arrangements.

Sharma visited Qutab Minar at around 11:30 a.m and sources said he was "not satisfied" with the security arrangements in and around the monument, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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The Minister also visited Red Fort and is likely to visit a number of other tourist sites.

Security has already been enhanced in the national capital following the pre-dawn attack by a group of heavily-armed Pakistani terrorists on an Air Force base in Pathankot. At least three security personnel were killed along with four attackers in the gun-battle.

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Security was significantly heightened at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations in the city.

Vigil was enhanced in several areas, including popular market places, in South Delhi, Central Delhi and the VIP movement zone in Lutyen's Delhi, a senior police official said.

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First Published: Jan 02 2016 | 2:48 PM IST

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