Government on Friday decided to step up vigil in states bordering Pakistan following inputs that militants from across the border may strike in India. Home Minister P Chidambaram told reporters in New Delhi that there are inputs that militants from across the border could be planning some action in the country and they have identified some targets. He said due to continuing flow of information the directive has been issued for alertness in bordering states, which include Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr. Chidambaram said with elections coming up in Punjab, government has to remain at a high level of alertness in the state. Asked whether there was revival of any extremist movement in Punjab, the Home Minister replied in negative. He however added that there are remnant elements from old groups.