JeM militants suspected to be planning attacks in Delhi, appeal citizens to be vigilant: Delhi Police

Two Jaish-e-Mohammed militants were suspected to have sneaked into the national capital and were planning high-profile attacks, including taking hostages, following which security was on Sunday stepped up in the city, a day after the Pathankot Air Base strike by the same Pakistan- based outfit.

Delhi Police received specific intelligence input about the presence of militants. Police Commissioner BS Bassi has also appealed the citizens to be vigilant. "Citizens' vigil against suspicious persons/objects/ activities is vital to counter terrorism. Report anything amiss no. 100 or helpline 1090," he tweeted.

According to a senior police official, Bassi today held a meeting with its top brass and the department sought help of central paramilitary forces in providing security, especially around vital installations in the city, said a senior police official. "We have inputs regarding two Jaish-e-Mohammed key members who have sneaked into Delhi and are suspected to be planning high-profile attacks or hostage crisis. We have also got a few additional companies of paramilitary forces to increase security following the alert," the official said.

The national capital was already put on high alert yesterday in the wake of the Pathankot terror attack. Security was significantly heightened at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations in the city. (