Several military areas of the Army and Air Force (IAF) have been put on high alert. (Representational/Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert in the northern region, cautioning against a terror attack aimed at high-profile military targets following an influx of infiltrators from across the border with Pakistan.
Sources said the input came from technical surveillance and consequently, all stakeholders in the northern region, particularly Punjab and adjoining districts of Rajasthan, have been notified about the need for extra security. Intelligence alerts have cautioned that state-sponsored radical groups from Pakistan may attempt to infiltrate the international border in Punjab and Rajasthan to carry out terror strikes.
Several military areas of the Army and Air Force (IAF) have been put on high alert. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 were imposed in border areas of Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan a few days ago, it is learnt. No such orders have been issued in the border districts of Punjab yet.
Sources in the Army confirmed that an alert had been received. “Normally a high-security status is maintained during the festive season but this alert is a little more specific. The UN General Assembly session may be a good opportunity for inimical agencies to create mischief in India,” said a senior officer.
It is also learnt that a meeting of Army Commanders of various commands was called in New Delhi at the Army…
