Mangalore Links to Pune Bakery Blast?
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Mangalore, Feb 15 (DHNS): Police are said to be trying to find out whether there are any Mangalore links to Pune blasts.
It may be recalled that Riaz Bhatkal, a native of Bhatkal, is known for recruiting youths for terror activities in coastal region.
Syed Mohammed Naushad and Ahmed Bawa arrested in Ullal a year ago had confessed to the police that they were getting instructions from Riaz Bhaktal, a key operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba in South India. Police are suspecting Riaz Bhatkal’s involvement in Pune blasts.
However, IGP (Western Range) B Gopal Hosur has refused to comment on the issue.
Sources told Deccan Herald that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted the Karnataka police to look into any links where Riaz Bhatkal’s aides were arrested earlier.
Karnataka put on high alert in wake of Pune blast
Bangalore, Feb 15 (PTI) , Karnataka has been put on high alert following the bomb blast in Pune which left nine dead and 57 injured, a top police official said.
"Security has been beefed up in the entire state in the wake of terror strike in Pune yesterday as the state capital, which is an IT hub is on terror radar. Close and constant vigil is being kept to prevent any untoward incidents," acting Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Kuchanna Srinivasan said.
Police bandobast has been tightened also in view of the threat by right wing Sri Rama Sene to disrupt Valentine's Day celebrations.
Karnataka State Reserve Police and city and district Armed Reserve forces, besides over 600 mobile patrolling vehicles have been deployed to ensure peace, Srinivasan said, adding about 60,000 police personnel are keeping vigil.
As far as Bangalore city is concerned, 16,000 police personnel are keeping a close watch on sensitive places including malls, parks and multiplexes to prevent any law and order situation, he added.