Click to play videoNew Delhi: Terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Toiba is preparing for suicide attacks from the air. The Indian governments on Friday issued that warning even as an alert had been sounded for a possible hijack attempt around Republic Day.
The threat of suicide attacks from the air are reminiscent of the 9//11 terror strikes, which were one of the deadliest terror attacks anywhere in the world.
Now nine years later intelligence information available with Union Home Ministry suggests that terror groups are now turning more lethal.
Specific intelligence reports say that the Lashkar-e-Toiba has bought 50 paragliders from Eastern Europe to carry out suicide attacks in India.
Now mock drills are being carried out to test the latest terror methodology.
Intelligence reports also point out about an elaborate plan to hijack a passenger plane around Republic Day celebrations.
Sources say terror groups are planning to hijack an airliner that flies abroad and the Bureau of Civil Aviation and Security has been advised to further enhance security at airports.
“The alert has been issued to our agencies who implement anti-hijacking measures. They are deputed both in India as well as outside India, wherever Indian Airlines offices are situated,” said Internal Security Special Secretary UK Bansal.
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