Madhya Pradesh Police Issues an Alert, Says Militants Could Target UP CM Yogi Adityanath

A few days back, a senior officer had stressed on the need for Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintain utmost alert ahead of the Independence Day.

Written by: India.com News Desk

Updated: August 3, 2018, 4:05 PM IST

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New Delhi, August 3: The Madhya Pradesh police on Friday issued an alert informing Delhi and Uttar Pradesh police that militants could target chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The advisory claimed that terrorists might attack CM Yogi during his Delhi visit, hence his security should be tightened.

The alert asserted that young boys have been recruited to accomplish the deadly mission. “They could also target important religious places in Uttar Pradesh”, the alert issued by MP police said.

Following the alert, security of the Chief Minister’s residence and Lucknow office has been beefed up. As per a report, metal detectors have been installed at all entry gates.

A few days back, a senior officer had stressed on the need for Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintain utmost alert ahead of the Independence Day.

Earlier in the day, Intelligence agencies had said that 600 terrorists were stationed at various launching pads, dotted along the Line of Control. While speaking to Zee News, a Home Ministry official had said that these terrorists have the backing of Pakistan Army and some of these groups also comprise Pakistan Army jawans who are ready for BAT action on the Indian Army.