The Mumbai Police has tightened security across neighbourhoods ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with routine nakabandis, patrolling, and combing operations being stepped up to keep a watch on suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.

The heightened security is not limited to major venues. Police teams are also keeping an eye on isolated spots, roadside parking areas, markets, hotels, lodges, and other places where suspicious activity or movement could go unnoticed. The focus on parked vehicles and isolated locations is part of the precautionary security exercise being undertaken before and during the celebrations.