Srinagar: Security agencies sounded a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir after intelligence reports warned militants attack during New Year.
A security official said intelligence reports were received about that a group of heavily armed militants have entered the state from different sectors of LoC.
“The intelligence reports suggest that militants are planning fidayeen or hit-and-run attacks on security forces in the (Kashmir) Valley.”
Sources said intelligence input warns that there is a very high possibility of fidayeen and hit-and-run attacks.
They said the militants have divided its fidayeens in a group of two-three members and the militants could be planning major attacks on New Year.
Intelligence reports about militants have also put Delhi and the National Capital Region on alert. A senior Home ministry official said security forces were told to maintain vigil around sensitive installations across the region.
Security around major government installations has been strengthened to thwart militant strikes. Patrolling at sensitive and vulnerable areas in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir was intensified.
Agencies
