Kolkata police have stepped up security after a car‑bomb attack in Delhi killed eight people and injured many.
Comic officials say city‑wide checkpoints will now scan all vehicles. The police chief, Manoj, ordered officers to open trunks and look inside cars, especially those that have been parked for a long time.
The police will also flag “sensitive” spots around Kolkata and keep a close eye on them. If someone new loiters in a place that looks suspicious, officers must record their details, detain them and, if needed, search their home.
Following the Delhi blast, the police sent alerts to every station and traffic guard. A video meeting on Tuesday let the chief give clear instructions. Officers will now carry out multiple “naka” checks—official traffic stops—in different parts of each division so no vehicle slips past them.
All vehicles, including those with beacon lights, will be inspected. If a car is shining a blue or red light, the driver will be asked who is in the vehicle and where they’re headed. The police will verify that the licence plate is legitimate, even checking if a new plate on an old car is real or fake.
Abandoned cars are also a priority. If one has been left for days, officers will examine it for any hidden threats.
By tightening checkpoints, checking vehicles and monitoring the city, Kolkata police aim to prevent further attacks after the shock of Delhi’s blast.
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