JeM militants suspected to attack Delhi: Police

Delhi Police received specific intelligence input about the presence of militants. “We have inputs regarding two Jaish-e-Mohammed key members who have sneaked into Delhi and are suspected to be planning high profile attacks or hostage crisis. We have got a few additional companies of paramilitary forces to increase security following the alert,” said the official. 

The national capital was already put on high alert in the wake of the Pathankot attack. Security was heightened at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations in the city.

The US on Sunday condemned the terror attack on an Indian Air Force base by Pakistani terrorists and urged all countries in the region to work together to disrupt and dismantle terrorist network. “The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on an air force base in the Indian state of Punjab on January 2. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families. We urge all countries in the region to work together to disrupt and dismantle terrorist networks and to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous act,” State Department spokesman John Kirby said.