There were inputs that militants from across the border could be planning some action in the country and they have identified some targets, Chidambaram said.
Government on Friday decided to step up vigil in states bordering Pakistan following inputs that militants from across the border may strike in India.
Home Minister P Chidambaram said there were inputs that militants from across the border could be planning some action in the country and they have identified some targets.
"This morning, we have taken a decision to increase level of alertness in states bordering Pakistan and that obviously includes Punjab," he said at a press conference when asked whether there was any terror threat to coming polls in Punjab.
He said due to the "very strong continuing flow of information" the directive has been issued for alertness in bordering states, which include Jammu and Kashmir.
Chidambaram said with elections coming up in Punjab, government has to remain at a high level of alertness in the state.
"What we gathered, we review every day... We alert the states who are targets... Apart from the Jehadi groups, there is BKI (Babar Khalsa International) and some other Khalistan groups. We did bust a BKI module a few days ago. So, we have to remain in high alert in Punjab. We are working with the government of Punjab and we will continue to remain high alert," he said.
Asked whether there was revival of Khalistan movement in Punjab, the Home Minister replied in negative.
"There is no revival. These are remnant elements from old groups. Many of them have fled the country, many of them have taken refuge in foreign countries. These are remnant groups. There is no revival of Khalistan movement," he said.
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