Karnataka on alert after threat to carry out blasts on trains

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsRailway Police are on high alertin Karnataka in the wake of threats by suspected terror groupsoperating from Mysore to carry out blasts on some trainsplying from here on the eve of Independence day, a top Railwayofficial said. "We have received intelligence inputs from Delhi. Somesuspected terror groups in Mysore have threatened to carry outblasts on some trains. Our officers are on alert, especiallyin Mysore", DIG Railways B Srikantappa told reporters here. Srikantappa said tracks are being inspected along withthe Regional Security Commissioner. "We have to be alert on the eve of August 15. As we willbe busy with security that day, they (suspected terror groups)might exploit this opportunity", he said. Srikantappa said extra police force was being sent toMysore. Round the clock vigil is on at railway stations across thestate, especially Bangalore and Mysore. Passengers are beingthoroughly checked as also their luggage, he said.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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