New Delhi/Mumbai, Sept. 18: The Union home ministry is closely monitoring the investigations into the shooting incident near the Jama Masjid and has sought a report from the Delhi Police.
Senior Home Ministry officials said they are keeping a close watch on the developments in the wake of the firing incident, which comes just days ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Two Taiwanese were injured in an incident of firing near the Jama Masjid in the walled city area.
Asked if the security agencies have been able to find out the motive behind the incident, officials said it was too early to make an assessment and that the investigations were underway.
Delhi and Mumbai have been put on a high alert after the shooting incident.
"After the Delhi incident, even Mumbai has been put on high alert. All policemen have been asked to remain alert and increase searches," Mumbai commissioner of police Sanjeev Dayal said.
Mumbai has been on high alert following reports of presence of two alleged terrorists in the city during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.