Terror groups plotting I-Day attack to avenge Yakub's hanging?

July 24, 2015 09:52

Mail Today reports: The security agencies have got a whiff of a terror plot being hatched to avenge the death penalty given to 1993 Mumbai blast accused Yakub Memon.

Intercepts of communications of various terror groups has revealed that a major strike can be carried out during the Independence Day programme.

Memon is slated to be hanged on July 30. In a bid to stop any such strike, the security forces have put in place a counter offensive to thwart the attack by launching what is being termed as "Operation Lal Quila".

The intercepts of major terror groups such as the Indian Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Tehrik-e-Furqan, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Pasban-e-Ahle Hadis were received recently.

Some intelligence inputs have also been received on the possible involvement of ISIS (Islamic State).

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