Ten militants have reportedly entered Gujarat and are suspected to be planning to carry out high-intensity attacks, according to intelligence reports. An official warning issued by Pakistani security informed the Indian states and major metro cities about a potential terror strike in the city by 10 suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed militants who are learnt to have entered India through Gujarat.
Security agencies may also harness their resources to monitor possible channels of logistic support for such groups and elements and also take necessary preventive measures to thwart their plans.Excerpt from the official notice
Gujrat has been put on a high alert. Four NSG teams have also rushed to Gujarat. Later in the day, the national capital was put on high alert and security was beefed up at vital installations, important buildings and crowded places.
In view of the input, Delhi Police on Sunday heightened its vigil near iconic buildings and military installations in the national capital and security arrangements were stepped up near prominent malls, hospitals, schools and colleges in the city, a police source said.
The Special Cell and Crime Branch of Delhi Police have been briefed about the input separately, so that activities of gangs operating in and around the city and elements with suspected terror links can be monitored.
The police are also ensuring that CCTV cameras at all places with high footfall, like popular markets in the city and metro stations are functional. Patrolling across the city has been intensified, the source added.
A high alert was sounded in Gujarat on Saturday after Pakistan National Security Adviser (NSA) Nasir Khan Janjua communicated to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval about the terrorist infiltration.
Four National Security Guard (NSG) teams were rushed to Gujarat following the inputs.
Two foreign nationals have been arrested after a suspicious boat was found near Porbandar.
Even the Ahmedabad airport is under high alert and the security has been tightened.
DGP PC Thakur issued orders late last night cancelling leave of all policemen and said they were prepared to deal with any situation.
We are on high alert and prepared to deal any situation.We have begun combing operations across various locations.We have also sensitised places that see a high rate of footfall.PC Thakur, DGP
According to the media reports, Surat Range police has issued notification of carrying out vehicle checking at different places, including entry and exit points of Surat, Navsari, Dangs, Tapi and Valsad districts.
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