Mumbai: In response to heightened security concerns across the country, the campus administration of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced the immediate implementation of stringent security measures to safeguard its premises.Effective from Saturday morning, a series of robust protocols came into force to ensure strict access control and individual identification within the campus. All vehicular entry will be restricted to the main gate only, where thorough inspections, including underbelly mirror checks, will be conducted before vehicles are permitted entry. While vehicles will be allowed to exit from all gates as per existing norms, random internal checks will be carried out before they leave the premises.Pedestrian entry will be strictly allowed only upon physical frisking by security guards. “Individuals must present IIT-issued ID cards at these gates, and those with paper passes must also carry a copy of their Aadhaar as valid identification. Random checks will be conducted at all pedestrian access points. The movement of autorickshaws will remain restricted to the main gate, following the current protocol,” said the notice to all campus residents.In a further step to ensure campus security, random combing operations and checks by the “bomb detection and disposal squad” (BDDS) may be carried out across departments and hostels, with police teams overseeing the operations. The administration has urged all members of the campus community to cooperate fully during these exercises.Additionally, the use of drones on campus has been strictly prohibited unless fresh approvals are obtained for specific purposes. Officials have emphasised that these measures are critical to maintaining the institute’s reputation and ensuring the safety of everyone on campus.