Nuclear installations on high alert after terror threat

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The Indian Government has asked
the Government of the western state of Maharashtra and
other state governments having nuclear installations to
tighten security around such facilities to foil any possible
terror attack.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Indian Home
Ministry directed the state governments, particularly
Maharashtra, to beef up security around the atomic facilities
as the terrorists may target them.
"Security around the sensitive installations have been
upgraded besides putting up adequate forces," a Home Ministry
official said.
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), located in
Mumbai has been put on highest alert.
The Indian Navy, Coast Guard and all other security
agencies have been directed to take precautionary measures
to protect such installations as majority of them located on
the sea coast.
"The step is precautionary in nature. The states have
been asked to increase the vigil and patrolling to thwart any
sabotage attempt aimed at these vital facilities," a Home
Ministry official said. (More) PTI