Guwahati: Prior to the country’s Independence Day celebrations, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued five new advisories, warning of a potential terrorist attack in the nation’s capital and a number of other locations.
The IB has issued alerts in the following areas:
1. The law enforcement agencies have been warned that terrorists could use IEDs during the flag hoisting ceremony which will be held on August 15 at the Red Fort.
A lot of drones might enter several cities including Delhi from Pakistan border through Punjab. This was learnt during the questioning of terrorists who were arrested recently. A few terrorists had even claimed that a lot of drones had entered India through Punjab.
2. Through drones, a lot of arms and explosives such as AK-47, hand grenades, pistols and gun-powder have been sent. Recently, the BSF officials had also intercepted such a delivery in Punjab.
3. The police have been told to stay prepared to avoid lone wolf types of attack which could take place in the national capital. Through lone wolf attack, a single person may carry out attack using big vehicles, sharp edged weapons and arms. Big vehicles could be used to mow down a lot of people.
4. With the changes in technology, the terrorists may attack the Red Fort through flying objects which could be in the form of flying kites. Due to this, it has been suggested to put a complete ban on flying objects near Red Fort.
5. A directive to keep an eye on Baisakhi festival has been issued. The security agencies have said that terrorists may carry out attack using festival items.
The new terror group Lashkar-e-Khalsa, which is associated with IS, has previously been forewarned by the IB of a potential terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir. The agencies had said last week that Lashkar-e-Khalsa had been created specifically by the IS to engage in terrorism in India.