Hunt for IM terror cells TNN, Apr 30, 2010, 07.48am IST
Source: TOI
KOLKATA: Anti-terror police units are on a desperate hunt to track down Indian Mujahideen hideouts and neutralise sleeper cells said to be preparing for a major attack in the city.
Intelligence inputs on the ‘imminent threat’ and a group of IM operatives sneaking into Bengal have sent the administration into battle mode. There have been several high-level meetings over the last two days to thwart the attack. Chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was personally briefed on Thursday on the state’s preparedness.
According to sources, the first tip-off about the terror plan came from a foreign intelligence agency a couple of days ago. With its help, the police intercepted telephone conversations that led them to believe an IM team has entered Bengal, possibly from Bangladesh. But the IM module is yet to get the logistics to carry out the attack and is trying to meet counterparts in Kolkata who will give them arms and ammunition, officials said.
IM Nepal team did terror recce
KOLKATA: Intelligence agencies have got hold of information on some of those who will meet the IM team from across the border but have not managed to track them. Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force believes two members of IM’s Nepal module had conducted a recce earlier this year.
The possible target may be the airport or a Kali temple, say sources. “But the information on possible targets may well have been be planted to mislead police. We are keeping a constant eye out for all possibilities,” said an officer.
Home secretary Ardhendu Sen held a high-level meeting with officers of Kolkata Police, superintendents of state hospitals and Kolkata Municipal Corporation to look at the state’s preparedness in case of a terror strike. The status of hospitals, ambulances and blood banks was reviewed so that the administration can spring into action in case of any eventuality.
Security has been beefed up and citizens have been urged to be vigilant. The alertness was evident later in the day when passersby spotted an abandoned briefcase at the Pretoria Street-Theatre Road crossing at 3.30 pm and raised the alarm. Police cordoned off the area.
A bomb disposal team went through the bag and gave it the all-clear. It was found to have been stolen from 80-year-old Tekamchand Dugar on Pretoria Street. Dugar had already lodged a complaint at Bhowanipore police station, but for a few tense hours, police had their heart in their mouth.
KOLKATA: Anti-terror police units are on a desperate hunt to track down Indian Mujahideen hideouts and neutralise sleeper cells said to be preparing for a major attack in the city.
Intelligence inputs on the ‘imminent threat’ and a group of IM operatives sneaking into Bengal have sent the administration into battle mode. There have been several high-level meetings over the last two days to thwart the attack. Chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was personally briefed on Thursday on the state’s preparedness.
According to sources, the first tip-off about the terror plan came from a foreign intelligence agency a couple of days ago. With its help, the police intercepted telephone conversations that led them to believe an IM team has entered Bengal, possibly from Bangladesh. But the IM module is yet to get the logistics to carry out the attack and is trying to meet counterparts in Kolkata who will give them arms and ammunition, officials said.
IM Nepal team did terror recce
KOLKATA: Intelligence agencies have got hold of information on some of those who will meet the IM team from across the border but have not managed to track them. Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force believes two members of IM’s Nepal module had conducted a recce earlier this year.
The possible target may be the airport or a Kali temple, say sources. “But the information on possible targets may well have been be planted to mislead police. We are keeping a constant eye out for all possibilities,” said an officer.
Home secretary Ardhendu Sen held a high-level meeting with officers of Kolkata Police, superintendents of state hospitals and Kolkata Municipal Corporation to look at the state’s preparedness in case of a terror strike. The status of hospitals, ambulances and blood banks was reviewed so that the administration can spring into action in case of any eventuality.
Security has been beefed up and citizens have been urged to be vigilant. The alertness was evident later in the day when passersby spotted an abandoned briefcase at the Pretoria Street-Theatre Road crossing at 3.30 pm and raised the alarm. Police cordoned off the area.
A bomb disposal team went through the bag and gave it the all-clear. It was found to have been stolen from 80-year-old Tekamchand Dugar on Pretoria Street. Dugar had already lodged a complaint at Bhowanipore police station, but for a few tense hours, police had their heart in their mouth.
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