Police sounded a high alert in Andhra Pradesh, after the Delhi blasts in which nine persons were killed and a few others were injured on Monday. After the suspected terror attack, the State and Central Intelligence and other agencies sounded a high alert in the State.
Police conducted vehicle checks across the State, National Highways and in all districts. Police asked the hotel owners to alert the nearest police if they notice any strangers moving or staying in lodges suspiciously. A powerful blast rocked the national capital on Monday evening, as a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the busy area of high-security Red Fort metro station.
Nine deaths have been reported due to the Delhi blast so far. 18 injured persons are admitted to the LNJP hospital. Two people have been detained for questioning regarding the ownership of the car.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and is in touch with Home Minister Amit Shah, according to government sources. PM Modi also expressed condolences over the loss of lives. Home Minister Shah has arrived at the hospital to meet the injured. He also spoke with security and intelligence officials and is updating PM Modi on investigations.
Police have sounded a high alert in Delhi. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether the Red Fort explosion was a bomb blast. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have also been put on high alert over the incident. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.
