Title - Pune blasts: Police step up vigil in Aurangabad

AURANGABAD: The police on Thursday tightened bandobast operations and stepped up vigil in the city in the wake of the serial blasts on Jangli Maharaj Road in Pune, said deputy commissioner of police Somnath Gharge.He said that immediately after receiving information about the blasts, commissioner of police Sanjay Kumar convened a meeting to prepare a strategy to meet any eventuality. He ordered nakabandi to check all vehicles coming in from Pune and alerted three bomb detection and disposal squads as well as the quick response team.The meeting also reviewed all standard operating procedures to meet any eventuality. "Theatres, multiplexes and malls have been alerted and directed to be extra careful. Patrolling around important installations and establishments, like bus stands and the railway station, has been increased. Bandobast has also been enhanced at the government medical college and hospital," Gharge added.Police stations have been asked to identify strategic places where patrolling could be increased, he said."We have also urged the managements of mosques, where a large number of people gather to offer prayers on Friday, to arrange for volunteers and keep all types of vehicles away from the places of worship. It has been observed that mischief-mongers and terrorists use vehicles, including two-wheelers, to plant low intensity explosive devices. It is always better that vehicles are parked away from places of congregation," Gharge said, adding that the police would continue its vigil at vital installations.