Indian intelligence agencies have cautioned about an increase in hoax bomb threats, especially with upcoming elections. Over the past year, schools and airlines have been targeted, with airlines facing significant disruptions and losses due to flight recalls and rescheduling. Officials highlighted that these threats, orchestrated by the ISI, aim to instill fear and panic among the public.
The ISI is expected to leverage Khalistan elements for these operations, intending to sow panic nationwide. Recent arrests, like that of Biswas in Ahmedabad for threatening schools and courts in the name of Khalistan, shed light on ongoing efforts to disrupt peace. The ISI’s focus extends to states like West Bengal, where elections are imminent, planning disinformation campaigns and misinformation dissemination.
Ahead of elections in states like West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, intelligence agencies are on high alert for potential terror activities. Groups like HuJI are reportedly gearing up for attacks, seeking retribution for past events. Security forces are bracing for a challenging period, anticipating a combination of terror strikes and misinformation to strain security measures.
As the Election Commission of India prepares to announce poll dates for various states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, agencies stress the need for heightened vigilance. The upcoming election period is deemed critical, with concerns over escalated ISI-backed activities during this time.
