Security alert in T.N. following ‘intrusion' of terror suspects
The Hindu|December 20, 2019
Persons on ‘unknown mission’ sighted near Salem 3 days ago
S. Vijay Kumar
Security alert in T.N. following ‘intrusion' of terror suspects

A high-level security alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu following the alleged intrusion of at least four terror suspects.

Heightened bandobust arrangements are in place at vital installations, places of worship, major railway stations, bus stands, malls and other areas of public gathering.

The SUV-borne suspects on an “unknown mission” were sighted near Salem three days ago, sources in the intelligence agencies told The Hindu on Thursday.

The alert, issued on December 17, comes amid escalated tension across Tamil Nadu, with students, political parties and others staging protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens.

The suspects were on the move in a silver SUV or a mini-van as per the alert, the authenticity of which was confirmed by sources with a central intelligence agency.

The alert urged the police to strengthen security of VIPs, leaders of various religious organisations, vital installations and tourist spots with high footfall.

This story is from the December 20, 2019 edition of The Hindu.

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