The Mumbai Police on Monday beefed up security at the American embassy in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), following escalating tensions between United States (US) and Iran. The US forces in airstrikes on Friday neutralised Iran's second most powerful personality and top Iranian general, Qaseem Soleimani, in Baghdad. He was also the head of its elite Quds force.

The Maharashtra Director General Of Police (DGP) office issued an alert to Mumbai Police asking them to increase security at the embassy to avoid untoward incidents. The senior officials have asked special branch to increase vigilance around the area and the west region office has been directed to deploy additional forces there and increase police visibility.