Assam | Threat of Terror in Hojai, High Alert Declared

Hojai, May 30, 2019:

A high alert has been declared in Hojai district of Assam at public gathering places and especially in  Hojai, Lanka, Jamunamukh and Lumding Railway Stations, as per sources.

The Hojai Police Administration issued has High Alert on said railway stations and public gathering places from Tuesday onwards. According to authorities, the terrorist organizations and it's sleeper cells are targeting the said places to cause communal clashes as well as hostile instances prior to the oath taking ceremony of Narendra Modi on 30 May 2019.

Efforts are on to foil and curb terror-related activities in the localities in the Hojai district of Assam.

Hojai police have said they are randomly keeping an eye on the movement of suspicious activities and also alerted people of Hojai to keep sharp vigilance and stay alert regarding suspicious activities in the state. Hojai police has also asked the public to collaborate with the public.

The Hojai police has said that if anyone notices any suspicious activities, they are to contact the Hojai Police Control Room (Phone no. 06000924750), a local police station or '100'.

Speaking exclusively to Inside Northeast, Hojai OC Jatin Bora said that they first came to know about this from a local media channel. "We ourselves were surprised when people started calling us up asking us about this threat. As per my knowledge, it first started circulating after a person got a phone call from an unknown number receiving intel that such nefarious activities might be going on, and higher authorities were informed about it. As a result, we are closely monitoring the situation although we cannot confirm the veracity of this alleged "threat". But still, we are keeping a close watch to keep the situation from spiralling out of control", he said.

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