Security beefed up around Taj Mahal after Agra blast

Agra, Sep 18(ANI): Uttar Pradesh police have stepped up security around the Taj Mahal after Saturday's small low-intensity blast at a hospital in Agra.

The Taj Mahal is one of India's biggest tourist attractions and draws a lot of foreign and local tourists everyday.

"We have stepped up security around the Taj Mahal, and we continue to remain vigilant as we keep a check around the area," said Rajpal Singh, a policeman.

"Our policemen also guard the monuments they remain vigilant and we are also frisking people who come here and we are very alert on duty. We have also increased security after yesterday's blast," he added. (ANI)