Delhi measures its security risk

More elaborate security measures have been suggested for these sites.

The audit was carried out by the district police in coordination with the Special Cell — the anti-terror wing of the Delhi Police.

Declining to provide details,an officer said: “Of the nearly 500 such buildings or places,a majority are in posh Central and South district ranges.”

But the Delhi Police,however,denied that their audit named 500 “sensitive” installations. The Public Relations Officer,Delhi Police,Rajan Bhagat said the Inspector,Anti-Terrorist Operations (ATO),of every police station. The officers visited every building in their area and recommended suitable safety measures.

The audits were done in three ranges —Northern,Southern and New Delhi.

The buildings were graded on four broad categories and the suggested measures included the installation of latest surveillance equipment and posting of armed guards.

The direction by Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal on conducting security audits were given to Joint Commissioners in-charge of the three ranges,which were subsequently passed on to the Deputy Commissioners of Police. “We regularly carry out such exercises to prevent any untoward incident,” the officer said.