Title - KEEPING VIGIL I-Day alert puts Mysore cops on toes - Rly police get cadre from other cities

Security has been beefed up at the city railway police station, following a red alert ahead of Independence Day. City police, Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force personnel are on their toes following a security alert by the intelligence wing from New Delhi. A source claimed that fundamental extremists have
threatened to sabotage railway property, especially in Mysore.
    There is tight security at all entry and exit points to the railway station and officers are checking passengers and their baggage using handheld metal detectors, have pressed sniffer dogs into action, and installed door frame detectors.

Following a terror alert, public announcements are being made in Mysore to appeal to the public and passengers to alert police in case they notice any suspicious objects on trains and platforms, and also suspicious movements and activities.
    Railway police have summoned cadre from Bangalore and other cities to strengthen security checks.
    All beat constables have been armed with weapons and are carrying out checks on all trains originating from Mysore, an officer said.
    RPF divisional security commissioner PK Mohandas told TOI: “There is an intelligence input that Mysore railway station is on the terror radar. We have been alerted to be prepared to tackle any emergency.” He, however, claimed it is a general alert received two days ago. They are closely watching the movements of people in and around the station using advanced technology, Mohandas said.
    City police commissioner KL Sudheer said the intelligence input has put them on alert, and they are also assisting railway authorities to ensure safety of passengers and railway staff.
    The commissioner claimed it is a countrywide alert ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The city police, too, are on alert and have stepped up security at all important places and strengthened entry and exit points across the city.