PATNA, June 26, 2013: Security in the state capital and Bodh Gaya has been beefed up after the intelligence input received about suspected terrorist activities in the state.

Following the high alert, security at Mahabodhi and Vishnupad temple at Bodh Gaya has been beefed up, said Gaya SP (city) Chandan Kumar Khushwaha. "The internal and external security of Mahabodhi and Vishnupad temples has been sensitized on Tuesday. A large number of commando and policemen along with one battalion of women constables have been deployed there. We have also carried mock drill with bomb squad and dog squad in and around the temple premises. Metal doorframe detectors and the CCTVs installed on the temple premises have been activated for frisking the visitors and their baggage," he added.

Security has also been intensified at commercial and public places in Patna. Patna SSP Manu Maharaj said, "We are not sure about the presence of suspected terrorists in Patna but the teams constituted for security at public places continued their operation on Tuesday to avert any untoward incident. Security checking at malls, multiplexes and food joints will continue."

Five special teams under DSP rank officers were constituted to conduct mock drills which started on June 22.

The SSP said the five special teams, including the SHOs with dog squad and metal detectors, are carrying the mock drills. Fire stations and bomb squads are also put on alert.

A senior cop said Patna police are taking all necessary measures in coordination with all the agencies concerned for the security in the town areas.

Sources: The Times of India, DT. June 26, 2013.