Patna: Security agencies in Bihar have been placed on maximum alert following intelligence inputs about the infiltration of three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives into the state through the Nepal border.
According to officials at the Bihar Police Headquarters, the alert was sounded on Thursday after central intelligence agencies flagged the movement of the Pakistan-based terror suspects. The men, identified as Hasnain Ali of Rawalpindi, Adil Hussain from Umerkot, and Mohammad Usman of Bahawalpur, reportedly travelled to Kathmandu in mid-August before making their way into Bihar last week.
Police sources said passport details and other identifiers of the three have been circulated among district units, particularly in border areas. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to step up checks, keep surveillance on vulnerable routes, and verify any suspicious movement.
Bihar’s border with Nepal, stretching nearly 729 kilometres, has historically been considered sensitive due to its porous nature. Districts such as Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Supaul, Araria, and both East and West Champaran are now under tightened monitoring.
Officials noted that vigilance had already been increased earlier this year during Operation Sindoor and ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. The latest input has prompted an additional layer of patrolling and intelligence gathering to prevent any possible terror-related activity.
Security experts warn that the ease of cross-border movement continues to pose a major challenge for both Bihar Police and central agencies, especially with seven districts directly adjoining Nepal. Efforts are now underway to enhance ground-level coordination and plug potential infiltration routes.
