'Don't take us lightly, our Jihadis are out to bomb Delhi' – warn letters received by UP Police; alert sounded

Lucknow: The Meerut Police has received anonymous letters threatening terror attacks in Delhi and eastern Uttar Pradesh, sending the security agency into a tizzy.

According to ANI, one letter was delivered to the Meerut Police by a disable man 'Nitin', which read: ''Our jihadis are out in three vehicles. One has reached Ghaziabad, while others will reach around 11 'o' clock. Save Delhi if you can. Don't take us lightly otherwise lakhs of people will suffer.''  

Meanwhile, another letter was delivered to a constable stationed in a PCR van near Mangal Pandey locality by a middle-aged woman. 

The constable later informed his seniors that the woman was asked by a youth to deliver the letter to the police. 

The constable handed over the letter to the senior inspector who was also present with him in the PCR van. The officials came to know about the threat after the senior cop opened the letter.

The second letter, however, claimed that the armed Jihadis will set out on their mission at around 6, 7 and 8 am respectively. 

Meerut beggar paid Rs 10 to deliver terror threat letter to police

Brahmapuri Circle Officer Dharmendra Chauhan, who confirmed receiving the threat letters, said that the matter is being investigated.

Although, no outfit has claimed responsibility for the letters, an alert has been sounded across the state and all police stations have been asked to remain vigilant. 

This is not the first time that threat letters have been received by Uttar Pradesh Police.

On Wednesday,  in Mirza Murad area of Varanasi, similar letters threatening to target the Purvanchal region  (Eastern UP) on March 24 were received. 

Uttar Pradesh: Purported ISIS threat letter recovered from Varanasi, police register case against unknown persons. pic.twitter.com/eOn90cglOm

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The letter also cited slogan of "Pakistan Zindabad" and "ISIS Pakistan Zindabad." 

The police officials registered a case against unknown person.

Asheesh Tiwari, SP (Rural) said that they have got purported ISIS threat letter last night. 

Got purported ISIS threat letter last night. 5-6 similar letters found on road in Mirza Murad area; investigation on:Asheesh Tiwari,SP Rural pic.twitter.com/dddGM3azil

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He said at least 5-6 similar letters were found on road in the area.

The investigation is on, police said.