He added: “We never thought of installing Closed Circuit Television cameras in our school; but now we might consider such a move.”

Security at hospitals has also been stepped up. Nihalchand Chulasan, uncle of one Sundar Das who was injured in the blasts, finds it a bit uncomfortable when he is frisked at the Civil Hospital.

“I am the only relative of Sundar in Ahmedabad. I think twice before going out of the hospital to get something, as it takes me extra time to make it back to the ward. The checking delays everything,” said Chulasan.

Prerna Arora, a BBA student at the HL College, said, “We were always asked to bring our identity cards to the college; but now, a person can enter only after a complete check.”