Army Warns of Terror Attack in Southern India; Kerala on Alert

Lt Gen S K Saini has informed that some abandoned boats have been recovered from the Sir Creek area.

Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C, Army Southern Command.

(Photo: ANI)

Following the Indian Army’s announcement of an impending terror attack in the southern part of India, the Director General of Police (DGP) in Kerala issued an alert to all districts of the state, asking the police to remain vigilant.

Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C, Army Southern Command, has informed that some abandoned boats have been recovered from the Sir Creek area, hinting at a possible terror attack, reported news agency ANI.

“We’ve inputs that there may be a terrorist attack in southern part of India. Some abandoned boats have been recovered from Sir Creek. We’re taking precautions to ensure that designs of inimical elements and terrorists are stalled.”

Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C, Army Southern Command

“An alert has been issued to all districts of the state, following Army's warning of a terror attack. Police across the state have been directed to maintain vigil at public places”, said Loknath Behera, Kerala Director General of Police, soon after the Army’s announcement, according to news agency ANI.

(With Inputs from ANI)