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May 10, 2025

In light of escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis held a meeting with officials from the home department, police force, intelligence cell and administration on Friday to review the state's security and preparedness.

- Surendra P Gangan

MUMBAI: He alerted the administrative bodies and police to strictly act against potential sleeper cells that could have allegiance to Pakistan, increase awareness among citizens about safety by holding workshops and directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to make the underground Metro 3 line, currently operational between Aarey and Worli, available for evacuation in the possible event of a terror attack.

Some of the officers who attended the meeting were acting chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, DGP Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai police commissioner Deven Bharti, BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, state intelligence commissioner Shirish Jain, among others.

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