New Delhi: Security agencies have sounded an alert after an intelligence warning that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is planning attacks in Delhi during Republic Day celebrations.
The intelligence warning says four women ULFA militants are camping in Delhi and they are believed to be planning suicide attacks during the Republic Day.
According to reports, after the strikes in Asom, the ULFA is very likely to try and strike in the national capital for maximum impact. The sources also said that the ULFA militants are being backed by Bangladesh-based militant outfit Harkat-ul-jehad-e-Islami. The suicide squad is planning fatal strikes, the intelligence reports said.
The Delhi police arrested two suspected Harkat-ul-Jihad-e- Islami militants on Wednesday and recovered 1.6 kg of RDX from them. They were planning to strike terror in the capital during the Republic Day celebrations, police claim.
The sources said the Union Home Ministry has already alerted the police and security agencies about the possible attacks.
The Delhi police has already gone on a high alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 to prevent any terror attack. Police are keeping a close watch on small hotels. They are also checking out details about tenants from landlords. Cyber cafes and PCOs in the capital have also been put on alert about their customers.
All nine districts of Delhi have been under increased security serveillance. Police have already arrested over 70 people of suspected identity.
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