Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police on precautionary alert after Delhi car blast; citywide security intensified

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Whenever an incident of this nature occurs in the country, we activate our layered security protocol`

“Whenever an incident of this nature occurs in the country, we activate our layered security protocol. All field units have been instructed to remain vigilant,” a senior police officer said. Officials added that security arrangements will remain tightened until further instructions.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police keeping eye on crowded areas, sensitive zones

Senior police inspectors and zonal deputy commissioners have been told to enhance vigilance in their respective jurisdictions. Police have been asked to keep a close watch on crowded areas and sensitive locations. All senior inspectors have been instructed to ensure tighter security arrangements at key spots within their limits.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti says force has been placed on precautionary alert 

As a precautionary measure, police carried out nakabandis at several locations across the city. Officers deployed at sensitive and high-security points have also been directed to stay vigilant. Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti confirmed that the force has been placed on precautionary alert in the city following the blast in Delhi.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Anti-sabotage squads on standby 

Anti-sabotage squads and bomb detection teams have been kept on standby across the city.

All police personnel in Mumbai have been instructed to remain on heightened alert.