High alert in Haridwar after Pune blast

In the wake of the Pune blast, a high-alert has been declared in Haridwar where the 'Mahakumbh Mela' is being held, top police officials said here today.     They said special squads have been deployed in Haridwar and high vigil is being maintained.     "We are maintaining high vigil in Haridwar and frisking has also been intensified at the main ghat Har-ki-Pauri," said inspector general of police MA Ganapathy.     Checks are also being conducted at various hotels, motels and other vulnerable areas, he said.     A high-alert has been declared in other areas of Uttarakhand as well, he added.