Delhi on high alert; security tightened amidst terror threat

Delhi is on high alert due to potential terror threats, with increased security at BJP offices and government buildings on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg

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Delhi has been put on high alert on Saturday evening, and security has been beefed up at the BJP offices in the national capital in the wake of possible terror threats.

According to news agency ANI, there is an alert about a terrorist attack at the Delhi state BJP office and government offices on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg in the national capital, following which security has been heightened to address any potential threats.

Security agencies have been alerted, the news agency quoted sources as saying.

Forces have been deployed to prevent any attempt to create panic or carry out terrorist activities, including possible bomb attacks or shootings, the ANI report stated.

India Today quoted sources as saying that the intelligence inputs included warnings of possible terror attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at major installations in Delhi.

As part of the increased security arrangements, intensified checking drives are being carried out by the authorities.

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