(a) whether the Government has received any report that Pakistan in the recent past has again become active in aiding and abetting terrorist activities in Punjab;
(b) if so, whether the Government has asked the Government of Punjab to submit a report in this regard;
(c) if so, the details in this regard; and
(d) the action taken by the Government to check such activities to terrorist?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a): Investigations of persons suspected to be involved in the twin bomb blasts in Cinema Halls in Delhi in May, 2005 and of some others arrested in Punjab and Delhi have revealed that Pakistan based Pro Khalistani elements are making attempts to revive militancy in Punjab.
(b) to (d): The Central Government remains in constant touch with the State Government to monitor the situation. The Central and State Security Agencies have taken measures to strengthen intelligence and maintain extra vigil on the activities of suspected disruptive elements and their supporters, with a view to checking their activities.