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Red alert in U.P.

LUCKNOW: A red alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks.

In a circular, Director-General of Police Vikram Singh has asked district police chiefs to strengthen security around bus stations, railway stations, airports and other public places.

Directives have been issued for activating the intelligence network. Dog squads are pressed into service at railway stations and bus stations and a strict vigil is being maintained on all Mumbai-bound trains.

Condemning the terrorist attacks, Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday said political parties must rise above party lines to tackle terrorism.

Addressing a press conference here, Ms. Mayawati said the Centre must take stringent steps to ensure that there was no recurrence of terror attacks.

Action against the accused should be taken on the basis of solid evidence, divorced from caste and religious considerations.

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