Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 18: In the wake of the recent explosion in Delhi, Mumbai Police has ramped up security measures across the city, placing all sensitive zones under heightened surveillance. Authorities have intensified vigilance as part of precautionary measures to prevent any potential spillover threats.

A senior Mumbai Police official highlighted that terrorism remains one of the most critical dangers confronting major Indian cities. He noted that metropolitan regions are being treated as high-risk zones, and comprehensive security strategies are being prioritised to safeguard the public.

The official also pointed out a shift in the profile of individuals being drawn into terrorism. Earlier, most recruits came from less educated backgrounds, but since 2006–2007, an increasing number of educated and financially stable youths have begun gravitating toward extremist networks. This, he said, poses a significant challenge for enforcement agencies, as such individuals are harder to track and identify.

In response, Mumbai Police has intensified its preventive initiatives aimed at steering the youth away from radical influences. Awareness programmes, counselling sessions, and community outreach efforts have been expanded to curb vulnerability to extremist ideologies.

When young individuals are found engaging in questionable behaviour, police personnel work closely with families, local leaders, and community representatives to counsel them and help redirect them toward positive paths.

Officials reiterated that combating terrorism is only possible with active public cooperation. They stressed that a strong partnership between law enforcement and vigilant citizens is crucial to securing major cities from emerging threats.

Meanwhile, in connection with the Red Fort blast in Delhi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated a major enforcement operation on Tuesday, conducting searches at over 25 premises associated with the Al-Falah group. The raids, which started around 5 a.m., are ongoing at the organisation’s Okhla headquarters, its Jamia Nagar office, and properties linked to its trustees. Security has been tightened in the surrounding areas as teams progress with the investigation.

The university came under the scanner after three doctors affiliated with it were identified as suspects in the Red Fort blast case. Following government directives, the ED is examining the institution’s financial operations, and a forensic audit of its accounts has already been ordered. The Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing has also joined the inquiry.

While the NIA continues to lead the primary investigation into the blast, the ED and Economic Offences Wing are probing deeper into the university’s funding patterns and overall operational conduct.