(a) whether the intelligence agencies have come to know that terrorists are hiding in the
National Capital Region (NCR);
(b) if so, whether Delhi and adjoining areas are at the target of the terrorists;
(c) if so, whether the Government has taken any security measures;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SMT. RADHIKA V. SELVI)
(a) & (b): Intelligence inputs do not reveal information about hiding of terrorists in
the National Capital Region (NCR).However, Delhi has remained a prime target of Pak -based
Jehadi groups particularly JeM, LeT, HUJI and several such modules have been busted in the
recent past.
(c) & (d): The Government remains firmly committed to counter the challenge posed by terrorism.
Towards this end, a multi-pronged strategy is being pursued in close conjunction with the State
Government,which involves measures to check infiltration from across the borders,development of
central security forces in areas prone to terrorist violence, continuous vigilance and
strengthening of security arrangements in vulnerable areas and around vital installations,
sharing of intelligence, strengthening of State Police forces and up gradation of their
capabilities to deal with terrorist activities through the schemes of Police Modernisation,
raising of India Reserve Battalions, etc. Efforts are also being made to strengthen bilateral
and multilateral cooperation at the international level with the aim of combating terrorism
through arrangements for Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition Treaties,exchange of
information and intelligence, etc. Moreover,Delhi Police has taken following steps to check the
terrorist activities viz. wide publicity through media, installation of CCTVs in vital and
important places, checking/frisking, installation of DFMD/HHMD, briefing of Hotel staff, Guest
House staff, continuous audio/video announcements at public places i.e. Railway Stations, ISBTs,
Airports etc. Checking of hideouts of suspected persons, checking of Cyber Cafés;
checking/sensitization of STD/ISD booths, sensitization of second-hand car dealers, checking of
Taxi Stands, tenant verification, joint checking of guest Houses/Hotels, Sarais, Cinema Halls,
ISBTs, Railway Stations etc. Surveillance upon convicted persons, technical surveillance,
strategic intelligence and risk assessments are other important measures.
(e): Does not arise.