High alert in Delhi over possible drone attack before Independence Day

In view of the drone threat, a special control room has also been created by Delhi Police. This time, 4 anti-drone systems are also being installed at the historic Red Fort, from two installed last year. For the first time, Delhi Police and other security agencies are being given special training to deal with the menace of drones.

NEW DELHI: Security agencies have sounded a high alert over a possible terror attack in the national capital before Independence Day celebrations on August 15. According to the inputs gathered by the security agencies, the Pakistan-based terror outfits can carry out terror attacks using explosives-laden drones. The Pakistan-backed terror groups can target vital installations during the ongoing Monsoon Session and can disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, the security agencies said. Security agencies have warned the Delhi Police that on August 5 – the day Article 370 was removed from Jammu and Kashmir – terror groups backed by Pakistan can carry out terror attacks in the national capital.