Independence Day Threat: ISI May Target India, Security Alert Extended to Smaller Cities

New Delhi: Before Independence Day, the country's security agencies have been alerted about the possible threat related to Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI. Intelligence inputs have expressed apprehension that anti-India elements supported by Pakistan may try to carry out some major crime in the country around August 15. After this, security arrangements have been tightened from Delhi to Jammu-Kashmir and border areas.

Is there a conspiracy for any major attack around August 15?

According to intelligence, Pakistan may try to infiltrate and attack in the border areas. Security agencies fear that there may be an attempt to target some sensitive place before or on the same day of Independence Day. This is the reason why security agencies are increasing their vigil on suspicious activities.

Why is there a possibility of infiltration through J&K?

According to intelligence agencies, ISI may first try to infiltrate terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir. Due to Independence Day, deployment of security forces has increased in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. Taking advantage of this busyness, a possibility of infiltration attempt from the other side of the border has been raised.

Is there a danger of infiltration from Bangladesh border also?

Concern has also been expressed in the input regarding the Bangladesh border. There is a fear that anti-India networks may try to get suspicious people into the country using other routes. For this reason, it has been asked to increase surveillance in the border areas and keep an eye on suspicious activities.

Why can Tier-2 cities be the target?

Security agencies also fear that the terrorists will not focus only on Delhi or big metros. Efforts may also be made to target Tier-2 cities. Since the security arrangements in these cities are comparatively less compared to big metros, terrorist organisations may consider them easy targets.

Is it trying to take advantage of pressure on Pakistan?

According to intelligence officials, amidst the ongoing political and regional turmoil within Pakistan, ISI may try to divert attention by carrying out some major incident in India. The ongoing unrest in Ghulam, Jammu and Kashmir, and Balochistan is also mentioned in the input. Security agencies believe that in such an environment, Pakistan-backed elements may try to create tension in India.

Is there a special focus on Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir?

In view of the main celebrations of Independence Day, there are already tight security arrangements in Delhi. A security cordon has been created at several levels around the Red Fort. In Jammu and Kashmir also, security forces have been instructed to exercise extra vigilance. After the intelligence inputs come to light, special attention is being paid to the security of borders, sensitive areas and important establishments.