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Terror alert in Delhi, Mumbai

New Delhi, November 18
Acting on specific inputs by a foreign intelligence agency, the Union Home Ministry has sounded the highest possible alert for the cities of Mumbai and Delhi.

Separately, the three armed forces are conducting an exercise “Defence of Gujarat coast”. More than 20 naval ships, IAF reconnaissance planes, Army amphibious assault units and the Coast Guard are part of the exercise.

Sources said there was an apprehension of terror strikes ahead of the 26/11 anniversary. The Centre has asked authorities in Maharashtra and Delhi to tighten security to foil any attempt by anyone to disturb peace. The attacks could occur at crowded places.

An intelligence agency of a western country has informed that it has credible information that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba may launch strikes in crowded places in Mumbai, similar to the one carried out two years ago. Another intelligence input suggested that Kashmiri terror outfits might strike in three markets, including the popular underground Palika Bazar, in Delhi. — TNS