Pune: Threat alerts given by intelligence sources have prompted authorities to beef up security at major defence installations in the city and Lohegaon airport.
A statement released by defence public relations officer on Monday stated that security will remain enhanced at these places during the festival season.
Defence authorities will be carrying out random identity checks of civilians and military personnel who will be travelling through defence areas, including Pune cantonment.
However, the defence statement made it clear that army personnel will not be carrying out actions like checking of vehicle documents, wearing of helmets and driving within speed limit etc.
27/08/13 Daily News & Analysis
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A statement released by defence public relations officer on Monday stated that security will remain enhanced at these places during the festival season.
Defence authorities will be carrying out random identity checks of civilians and military personnel who will be travelling through defence areas, including Pune cantonment.
However, the defence statement made it clear that army personnel will not be carrying out actions like checking of vehicle documents, wearing of helmets and driving within speed limit etc.
27/08/13 Daily News & Analysis
