Army alerted over reports of terrorists spillover to HP
Alerted by intelligence reports over a possible spillover of terrorist activities into Himachal Pradesh, army has mounted a strict vigil along Chamba district and certain areas along J&K-HP border.
By PTI |
JAMMU: Alerted by intelligence reports over a possible spillover of terrorist activities into Himachal Pradesh, army has mounted a strict vigil along Chamba district and certain areas along J&K-HP border.
Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel SD Goswami said, "There are intelligence reports that terrorists are planning to enter Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh." He said that intelligence intercepts indicated that terrorists were under pressure due to counter insurgency operations by the army in districts of Himachal neighbouring J&K.
Goswami said that army has stepped up vigilance along the roads and interiors of Chamba district alongwith other security forces deployed in the area and is also taking measures to pre-empt possible terrorist movement in Himachal territory.
Chamba borders J&K's Doda and Kathua districts, which have been operational hubs and also safe havens of foreign mercenaries. Militants had sneaked into Himachal's territory including Chamba district in 1998, 1999 and 2003 and engineered three attacks.
Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel SD Goswami said, "There are intelligence reports that terrorists are planning to enter Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh." He said that intelligence intercepts indicated that terrorists were under pressure due to counter insurgency operations by the army in districts of Himachal neighbouring J&K.
Goswami said that army has stepped up vigilance along the roads and interiors of Chamba district alongwith other security forces deployed in the area and is also taking measures to pre-empt possible terrorist movement in Himachal territory.
Chamba borders J&K's Doda and Kathua districts, which have been operational hubs and also safe havens of foreign mercenaries. Militants had sneaked into Himachal's territory including Chamba district in 1998, 1999 and 2003 and engineered three attacks.
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