November 4, 2014 9:04 PM

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Intelligence agencies issue terror alert for Kolkata; Navy withdraws 2 warships

Central intelligence agencies have issued a warning of possible terror attack in Kolkata and its port area. As per the warning the Navy has withdrawn its two warships that were docked at the port in Kolkata. Our correspondent quoting police sources said that inputs have been received from central security agencies that there might be a terror attack in Kolkata, especially in the port area.

Amidst this warning, Navy warships – INS Khukri and INS Sumitra which had docked at the port last evening and was scheduled to be there till November 6 for public viewing as part of Naval Day celebration, made a sudden withdrawal today. However, official sources in Delhi said the withdrawal was a precautionary measure. PTI reports quoting the defence sources said the withdrawal of the ships were due to operational reasons.

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