New Delhi:
The Indian government stresses that all safeguards are in place and that there is no cause for panic.
Sources in the government tell NDTV that US officials shared on Friday intelligence that suggested a person had been asked to attack a crowded place on Saturday.
The US has therefore upgraded an earlier advisory issued in April that warned of possible attacks in markets. (Read: April 22 - US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets)
The US advisory states, "There are increased indications that terrorists are planning imminent attacks in New Delhi. Americans and Australians travelling or residing in India are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance...markets such as those located in Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Mehrauli, and Sarojini Nagar, can be especially attractive targets for terrorist groups."
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit, who was in Gujarat on Saturday for the state's golden jubilee celebrations, said that she was not aware of the intelligence alerts received by the Home Ministry.
All leave sanctioned to Delhi policemen has been cancelled. In addition to new security at markets and other public places, Delhi's borders are being watched carefully.
The Indian government stresses that all safeguards are in place and that there is no cause for panic.
Sources in the government tell NDTV that US officials shared on Friday intelligence that suggested a person had been asked to attack a crowded place on Saturday.
The US has therefore upgraded an earlier advisory issued in April that warned of possible attacks in markets. (Read: April 22 - US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets)
The US advisory states, "There are increased indications that terrorists are planning imminent attacks in New Delhi. Americans and Australians travelling or residing in India are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance...markets such as those located in Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Mehrauli, and Sarojini Nagar, can be especially attractive targets for terrorist groups."
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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit, who was in Gujarat on Saturday for the state's golden jubilee celebrations, said that she was not aware of the intelligence alerts received by the Home Ministry.
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All leave sanctioned to Delhi policemen has been cancelled. In addition to new security at markets and other public places, Delhi's borders are being watched carefully.
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