High Alert in Bihar After Intelligence on Entry of Pakistani Terrorists
A statewide high-security alert has been issued in Bihar following intelligence inputs that three suspected terrorists from the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed have entered the state via its porous border with Nepal. The Bihar Police have circulated the names and photographs of the suspects—Hasnain Ali, Adil Hussain, and Mohammad Usman. Security has been heightened across the state, particularly at sensitive installations, religious sites, airports, and railway stations, with intensive search operations underway to thwart any potential threats.
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The Nepal-Bihar border is considered porous due to its extensive length, open terrain, and limited physical barriers, enabling easy cross-border movement. Surveillance challenges and the absence of strict visa requirements for Indian and Nepalese citizens make it a preferred route for smugglers and militants seeking to evade detection by authorities.
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is a Pakistan-based militant group known for orchestrating major terror attacks in India, such as the 2016 Pathankot attack and the 2019 Pulwama bombing. It aims to destabilize India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, and has been designated a terrorist organization by several countries.
The alert coincides with a politically sensitive period in Bihar, as assembly elections and high-profile rallies by leaders like Prime Minister Modi and Rahul Gandhi are imminent. Authorities suspect the timing may indicate a plot to disrupt these events or create instability during heightened political activities.
Security has been intensified at sensitive sites, airports, and railway stations. Police have circulated suspect details to all districts, increased patrols, set up checkpoints, and enhanced surveillance especially in border districts. Coordination with intelligence and border forces aims to identify and apprehend the infiltrators.