New Delhi: A high alert was sounded in the capital on Tuesday evening following a series of blasts in Jaipur. Security was beefed up at sensitive points in the national capital, especially at the Metro stations and crowded market places. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight strongly condemned the blasts and appealed for calm. Singh, who was briefed on the serial blasts that left several dead and scores injured, deplored the attack on innocent people.

He assured all support to the Rajasthan government and assistance to the affected families, PM s Media Adviser Sanjaya Baru said in a statement."An alert has been sounded in the wake of the series of blasts in Jaipur," Delhi Police spokesman Rajan Bhagat told reporters. Additional police personnel were deployed along with bomb disposal squads at Delhi Metro stations, railway stations and inter-state bus terminals.

"An extra security cover has been extended to all the religious places, including the Jama Masjid, Akshardham and Iskcon temples," the spokesman said. Police erected road barricades at various intersections and sniffer dogs were deployed at railway stations. Metal detectors were in place at entry points in busy markets and security agencies were keeping a close watch over all VIP areas.

Sonia condemns blasts

Congress president Sonia Gandhi today condemned the serial blasts in Jaipur, calling them a crime against humanity. Condoling the tragic loss of innocent lives in the serial blasts, Gandhi called the terror attacks a "crime against humanity". She appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony in this "grave" hour.

Source : IANS