New Delhi, Oct. 22: In the run up to the US President, Mr Barack Obama’s visit to India, security agencies have got information that Pakistan-based militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayyaba, Jash-e- Mohammad and al Badr are planning to unleash violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Nearly 80 militants armed with sophisticated weapons are waiting across the Line of Control to sneak into the Valley to create trouble in the run up to Mr Obama’s visit to the country next month, a senior official said. Mr Obama will arrive in India on November 6 for a three-day visit.
The Centre has also enhanced security in Chabad houses or Jewish centres located in different parts of the country as these religious places continue to be vulnerable as terrorist targets.
Pakistani-American LeT terrorist David Headley had told the National Investigation Agency officials during his interrogation that he had done recce of Chabad houses in Goa, Pushkar, Pune and the crowded Paharganj area in Delhi.
Mr Obama will speak for 20 minutes when he addresses the MPs at the historic Central Hall of Parliament on November 8.
The US First Lady, Ms Michelle Obama, would be accompanying Mr Obama.