Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of Independence Day; Police Put Up Posters Of Most-Wanted Terrorists

New Delhi: The national capital is gearing up for the Independence Day by putting the city on high alert, and police are enhancing security in the national capital as well as putting up posters of 19 wanted terrorists at prominent locations in the city.

What is there in the poster?

The posters contain images and other information related to terrorist organizations like the Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda, and Khalistani groups, who it is suspected are a part of these organizations. The aim behind hanging these posters is to make people aware and encourage them to give information about the suspects.

The security measures taken ahead of major national events like Independence Day and Republic Day entail showing pictures of terrorist groups that can pose a threat to the city of Delhi and the nation, police said.

Who are the terrorists in the posters?

Included among those listed are Riyaz Bhatkal and Shabandri Mohammad Iqbal (alias Iqbal Bhatkal), both linked to the Indian Mujahideen. 

Mohammad Sharjeel Akhtar, Abu Sufiyan and Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, all connected with Al-Qaeda, are also on the list.

The posters have also named several Khalistani terrorists, including Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), Ranjit Singh alias Neeta from the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Paramjit Singh Pamma from KZF.

Others on the list include Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Wadhawa Singh Babbar and Gurmeet Singh Bagga, who are all connected to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Did Police increase security in Delhi?

With August 15 just around the corner, the security personnel have tightened their security measures at such locations which are considered vulnerable or crowded like railways stations, bus stands, markets, religious places and other vital installations.

Security has also been stepped up at vulnerable spots throughout the capital and agencies continue to keep their pulse on any threat, with increased co-ordination between agencies.

Police are asking the public and tourists to be extra alert and report any unusual behaviour or people to the police at the earliest opportunity.