High alert in Delhi after receiving security threat input from intelligence

Delhi on high alert after receiving a security threat input from intelligence on the terrorist attack during festive season. DCP Deepak Yadav said that the police is doing surprise checking like tenants server verification drive, neighbourhood watch scheme and other measures every day

New Delhi: Delhi Police is on high alert after receiving security threat input from intelligence on the terrorist attack, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) New Delhi district Deepak Yadav on Thursday.

"Delhi Police are on high alert as they got security threat input from intelligence on the terrorist attack. After getting the inputs police increased security in the public areas like markets and malls and the police are also working on security measures," Yadav said.

"However, this procedure goes on a daily basis in Delhi. But during the festivals season or on occasions like 15 August and 26 January, we start the special drives," he said.