Tensions were high yesterday, as the remains of 1993 blasts convict Yakub Memon were flown to Mumbai and laid to rest at Bada Kabrastan in Marine Lines. To their credit, however, Mumbai Police rose to the challenge and did a commendable job keeping the city safe.

As the day of the hanging neared, the police began to prepare security plans. Cops analysed and identified 200 sensitive and 40 highly sensitive areas and put tightened protection in place there. Commissioner Rakesh Maria met with senior community leaders and asked for their help in maintaining peace.