City
Epaper

Bihar on alert post-Pahalgam terror attack; security tightened at tourist, religious sites

By IANS | Updated: April 23, 2025 14:07 IST

Patna, April 23 In the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Bihar ...

Open in App

Patna, April 23 In the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Bihar Police has gone on high alert, ramping up security across key tourist and pilgrimage destinations in the state.

Vigilance has been upped at popular tourist hubs including Rajgir's ropeway, zoo-safari, and nature-safari, as well as sacred sites in the forests and hills, notably the Panch Hills, Vishwa Shanti Sthal, Ashok Stupa, Venuvan, and Vulture Peak, revered as spiritual centres of Buddhist pilgrimage.

“There has never been any terror attack in history on tourist sites in Rajgir, Nalanda, or Pawapuri. However, given the current climate, we are not taking any chances. Security has been increased significantly at all such places,” said Rajgir DSP Sunil Kumar Singh.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Bihar Police Department swiftly convened an emergency meeting, implementing key security protocols without delay.

High-level surveillance teams have been mobilised to monitor sensitive zones, including the Nalanda ruins, Rajgir, Pawapuri, and other major attractions.

In Gaya, security at the Mahabodhi Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage site and global Buddhist pilgrimage centre — has been bolstered.

Similarly, in Patna, enhanced security arrangements are now in place at Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib, Badi Patan Devi, Choti Patan Devi, and Hanuman Mandir, among others.

Police patrolling has been intensified, and all district administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert and ensure the safety of both domestic and international tourists visiting the state.

At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday. It was the deadliest attack in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike.

The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only on foot or by pony, where a group of tourists had gone visiting on Tuesday morning.

The Resistance Front, a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalTwo Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated to Israel for medical treatment

InternationalDefeating Hamas is Israel's primary objective: Israeli PM

CricketRiyan Parag calls for middle-order accountability after huge loss against MI

InternationalUNSC President says meeting on India-Pakistan tensions possible

InternationalUniversities under watch for violating SC orders, says White House Deputy Chief of Staff

National Realted Stories

NationalAdopt precautions to deal with fire at Bandhwari landfill site in Gurugram: Deputy Commissioner

NationalHindu groups in Bhopal call for protest against 'love-jihad' today

NationalHindu activist murder case: Police deployed to Karnataka's Mangaluru; three teams hunt for accused

NationalAnother Nepali female student found dead at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar

NationalMP to strengthen farm-food sector ties; Mandsaur to host summit on May 3, Global Conclave in October