NEW DELHI – In a new drama, as was expected Indian intelligence agencieshave issued a high alert in the wake of renewed terror threat after theabrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday. Pakistan is likely to launch amassive terror attack in the Kashmir Valley and at least seven other Indianstates, said sources in the agency .
A major terror act, on the lines of February 2019 Pulwama attack, is beingaimed at Army, police and other law enforcement personnel, added sources.
Following the inputs, a high alert has been sounded in several states,including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka andAndhra Pradesh.*TERRORISTS SHIFTED*Around 70 terrorists and hardcore pro-Pakistan separatists from Kashmirvalley were shifted to Agra, sources in security forces said on Thursday.The terrorists and separatists were shifted in a special plane provided bythe IAF, they said. Some of the individuals shifted to Agra were already injail while others were apprehended.
Apprehending aviation-related terror incidents, the government has alreadyissued an alert asking states to tighten security at all major airportsacross the country ahead of the August 15 Independence Day celebrations.
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The entry of visitors will be barred from August 10 to 20. Only passengerswith valid tickets will be allowed inside the airports after a thoroughfrisking of their bags.
