Police intensify citywide security checks after blast | Lucknow News
Lucknow: A day after the city was put on high alert following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, the Lucknow Police continued extensive checking and patrolling operations on Tuesday across all five zones to ensure public safety.In the western zone, police teams carried out a ‘red alert checking and patrolling drive’ under supervision of deputy commissioner of police (west) Vishwajeet Srivastava, along with other senior officers and units from the dog squad and bomb disposal team. “Senior officers reviewed the security arrangements in areas like Charbagh railway and metro stations, the nearby bus stand, hotels, busy markets and commercial zones, instructing personnel to maintain heightened alertness and respond swiftly to any suspicious activity,” said police commissioner Amrendra K Sengar. He added that police teams conducted thorough ID verification, luggage and vehicle searches and maintained a visible presence to reassure the public. In the southern zone, additional DCP (south) Rallapalli Vasanth Kumar led checking operations at Phoenix Palassio and Lulu Mall, including adjoining parking areas. Officers checked vehicles and suspicious individuals, ensuring security protocols were followed. “Vigilance remains high across the city. All teams have been directed to stay alert and remain visible throughout the night,” said DCP south Nipun Agarwal. The police said the measures were precautionary and aimed at strengthening public confidence in the wake of Delhi incident. “Extra deployment has been placed at sensitive installations and additional night patrolling teams have been assigned to key intersections and crowded markets,” said the CP.
