Centre has asked all states to be extra vigilant against attempts by terrorists and subversive elements during the festive season. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Home Ministry has issued a nation-wide advisory asking states to deploy additional forces at public places and religious sites to foil any untoward incident.
Sources said the police of metro cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have been specially asked to be extra vigilant.
The states have also been asked to be alert during the festivals over the provocative sloganeering, especially near religious places.