The Bihar Police Headquarters issued a high alert on Thursday following intelligence inputs that three terrorists linked to Pakistan-based outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed have infiltrated the state. Senior officials and police units have been put on action mode to tighten security measures across the region.
Terrorists Entered Bihar Via Nepal
According to initial reports, the three suspects crossed into Bihar through Nepal. They have been identified as Hasnain Ali from Rawalpindi, Adil Hussain from Umerkot, and Mohd. Usman from Bahawalpur, all Pakistani nationals and believed to be affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The Bihar Police Headquarters has released their photographs and shared passport details with officers in border districts to aid in tracking them. With the state gearing up for Assembly elections, security agencies have been maintaining heightened vigilance, and this development has further intensified surveillance.
Based on intelligence inputs of the three Pakistani suspects entering Bihar via Motihari from Nepal, police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for nabbing them, news agency ANI reported.
Reached Kathmandu in Mid-August
Sources revealed that the trio arrived in Kathmandu during the second week of August and reportedly entered Bihar last week. Intelligence inputs suggest they may be planning attacks in some part of the country.
Police have directed all district intelligence units to activate networks, collect information, and take necessary action against any suspects matching the descriptions.
The high alert comes at a politically sensitive time for Bihar, as the state is witnessing heightened activity with several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, scheduled to visit.