Security has been stepped up around major establishments across the country, especially in Delhi and Mumbai, on Saturday in the wake of deadly terror strikes in Paris. At least 120 people have been killed in the French capital following a series of explosions and shootings at six locations in the city on Friday evening.

PTI reported that the police and state governments across India have been asked to beef up security, especially at all foreign embassies and consulates. The report quoted officials saying the heightened security is a precautionary measure as terrorists of banned groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Indian Mujahideen have been conspiring to target foreign missions in India.

Security has been especially tightened around the diplomatic enclave and other crucial locations in Delhi, including the Indira Gandhi International airport, railway stations, the metro network, bus terminals, hotels, malls and markets. A Delhi Police official said, "We are alert and have taken adequate measures to deal with any emergency. The Special Cell of Delhi Police, which is the specialised counter-terrorism unit, has also been briefed and the crime branch has also been kept in loop."

The Mumbai Police also said that security at major railway stations, airports, and commercial establishments like shopping malls and theatres has been stepped up. Director General of Police, Maharashtra, Praveen Dixit said, "All police units have been asked to review and access control measures at places with heavy footfall. Owners and managers of such places have also been asked to do mock drills to avoid any possible untoward incidents."

A New York Police Department official told CNN that the Paris attacks resembles the Mumbai terrorist strikes in 2008 in terms of low-cost and low resources.