Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) A high alert has been issued in Maharashtra following a blast in a car near the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi on Monday evening, and security has been stepped up at vital installations in Mumbai and major railway stations, police said.

A senior police officer said a “precautionary alert” has been issued for Mumbai.

The explosion in a slow-moving vehicle near the Red Fort crossing left at least eight dead and around 20 injured, while gutting several vehicles. Show Full Article

“All the unit commanders at the district level in Maharashtra and commissioners of cities have been instructed to remain alert to avoid any untoward incidents”, a police official said.

Police are maintaining a strong vigil and stepped up security at important places and vital installatio

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