Madhya Pradesh Govt raises a red alert in Indore & nearby districts over security concerns
DGP to investigate, identify & monitor terror links in MP
After UP's Anti Terrorism Squad arrested two alleged Al-Qaida-linked terrorists with explosives in Lucknow's Kakori region, national security has assumed the highest priority across all states. Considering the current situation, the Director-General of the Police has been tasked to identify and monitor terror links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India and other terror outfits such as the Al-Qaeda.
Terror threats across India
PC: ANI
On July 11, the UP ATS busted a terrorism racket and arrested two terrorists, identified as Minhaz Ahmad (30) and Maseeruddin (50), with explosives. The two men, alleged to have Al-Qaeda links, were conspiring to carry out blasts in Lucknow and western Uttar Pradesh ahead of India's 75th Independence Day Celebrations of August 15, revealed investigations. The arrested have been sent to 14-day police remand.