“We had inputs that some Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists have infiltrated in Punjab through Ferozpur; so, have taken precautionary measures. Extra forces have been deployed. Checking is underway” he added.
This comes after 4 suspects snatched an Innova car at a gunpoint in Madhopur, Pathankot. After this incident, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and neighbouring areas were put on high alert.
As per a letter issued by Intelligence agencies, seven members of JeM group have been spotted in Firozpur, post which an alert has been issued by the police. Special searches are being done in Dinanagar and Gurdaspur; where posters of terrorist Jakir Moosa have been placed in every police station.
The security has been beefed at the Punjab border and neighbouring areas.