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| March 13, 2010 | Kochi on high alert following warning of terror attack: Commandos deployed | | Kochi: Following a high alert issued by the Union Home Ministry on Saturday, the Kochi Police made elaborate security arrangements at major installations and public
places in the city. Quick action teams and specially trained commandos were deployed at various places in the city. According to the City Police Commissioner, security
has been beefed up at probable public gathering points of the Jew Street and
Synagogue
at Mattancherry, Fort Kochi and other places. Meanwhile, the state Home
Department
has asked the Kochi Police to keep a high surveillance at all points leading to
the city. Police officials have been asked to check all vehicles and to report
even a small incident happening to higher officers. The State Government has also
asked the Navy and the Coast Guard to assist in monitoring activities in deep
sea and along coastal belt. Accordingly, the Navy and Coast Guard authorities
have taken necessary steps to cover the sea route. The movement of people in and
around the international and domestic airports, railway station, bus terminals
and naval base have been put under observation. Police parties are conducting
checks at hotels and lodges. | |
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