Security beefed up in Bangalore in wake of blasts in Bodh Gaya

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Press Trust of India Bangalore
Last Updated : Jul 07 2013 | 5:05 PM IST
Security has been beefed up in Bangalore, country's IT hub, in the wake of the serial blasts in Buddhist pilgrimage town of Bodh Gaya and Maha Bodhi Temple complex early today that left two monks injured.
Police Commissioner Bangalore City, Raghavendra Auradkar told PTI that officers and personnel of the department had been directed to make adequate bandobast in places of high footfalls including railway stations, airports, malls, shopping complexes.
Also adiitional security has been provided in places of worship besides IT companies and institutions like Indian Institute of Science and Indian Space Research Organisation.
"The officers have also been asked to have dialogue with community leaders to prevent any law and order situation and maintain peace and harmony", he said.

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First Published: Jul 07 2013 | 5:05 PM IST

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