Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are on high alert after reports claimed that more than 20 militants have infiltrated the Valley, PTI reported quoting unidentified officials. The militants have reportedly come from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and are believed to be affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Apart from the Valley, forces are on high alert in Delhi too.

Officials said rarely have so many militants infiltrated Kashmir at one go, adding that they were apprehending a spate of attacks. An unidentified official told NDTV that they have information that the militants have split into groups and could be planning strikes on Saturday.

Saturday happens to be the anniversary of Battle of Badr – the first battle of Islam that took place in 624 AD. In 2017, militants carried out a series of attacks in Kashmir on the Badr anniversary. The Jaish-e-Mohammad had claimed all the attacks.