India's capital moved to high terrorism alert

The Indian capital, Delhi, was placed on high alert on 6 March over fears of a possible terrorist attack. Security has been increased at key buildings and in crowded places, after intelligence revealed that ten suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants had entered the state of Gujarat from Pakistan. Key police divisions have been briefed and the activities of gangs operating in and around Delhi that have suspected terrorism affiliations are being monitored. Reports also suggested that around 200 security force personnel have been deployed to Gujarat’s largest city, Ahmedabad, to counter threats. The alert came ahead of a key Hindu festival, Maha Shivrati, being held today. LeT has previously been accused of conducting a range of attacks in India, including the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, which killed 166 people.

New Delhi on high alert after terror threat

An Indian security personnel pulls a barricade to block the road in front of India Gate in New Delhi

New Delhi - The police are also ensuring that CCTV cameras at all places with high footfall are functional. Patrolling across the city has been intensified.

By PTI Published: Sun 6 Mar 2016, 3:27 PM Last updated: Mon 7 Mar 2016, 1:06 AM