NEW DELHI: The intelligence institution is on excessive alert following inputs that one or two operatives from a terrorist group, at present working in Jammu, might try a fidayeen assault in Delhi or Punjab round Independence Day.
Citing chatter amongst militants, the intelligence additionally signifies that the assault might not have been essentially deliberate for Aug 15 because of the large deployment of safety forces, however might be tried a day or two later.
“The motion of two unidentified individuals, together with weaponry, was lately noticed in a village bordering Kathua in J&Okay. The potential for them heading in the direction of the close by metropolis of Pathankot can’t be discounted,” mentioned a supply citing an intelligence enter.
“On June 1, a consignment of explosives/IEDs reached a hinterland space of Jammu metropolis. These explosives might be utilised to focus on safety institutions, camps, autos or important installations within the coming days,” the supply added.
Intelligence sources revealed the ISI-sponsored nexus of gangsters, radicals and terrorists, energetic in Punjab and adjoining areas of J&Okay, had been making an attempt to disrupt Independence Day and the continued Amarnath Yatra. “Deceptively fabricated IEDs could also be used to focus on massive congregations round Aug 15,” the alert reads, including, “The risk is exacerbated by the potential for reprisal motion by components disgruntled as a result of sure selections or actions taken by the govt..”
“The latest terrorist assaults in Kathua, Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri and Poonch districts recommend the presence of armed terrorist teams in Jammu area. Inputs point out the intent and plans of those outfits to orchestrate disruptive or sabotage actions by concentrating on high-profile dignitaries, institutions, iconic locations, important installations and locations with excessive footfall. Delhi has additionally been talked about in previous inputs as a possible goal within the plans of LeT and JeM,” the inputs learn.
Relating to Delhi, the alert requires enhanced safety measures by way of Aug 15, not just for the tricolour-hoisting ceremony which takes place at a hard and fast venue and schedule, but in addition for the ‘At Dwelling’ reception hosted by the President.
In line with a senior intelligence officer, “The presence of the Prime Minister and different dignitaries within the open for a substantial time amidst a built-up space, together with a big gathering makes the occasion a doubtlessly enticing goal for hostile components harbouring inimical intent towards India.”
“The risk to the occasion emanates from Pakistan-based terror outfits, international jihadi teams and their associates professing excessive ideology. The risk can be perceived from homegrown terrorist outfits, radical organisations, Sikh militants, left-wing extremists and Northeast rebel teams,” the officer added.
