The Hindon Air Force Station has been put under high alertfollowing security concerns. Three schools, that function within the premisesof the Hindon airbase, have also been asked to remain closed in the wake of thesecurity threat. Security has been stepped by in the area.

The Hindon Air Force Station plays a key role in ensuringthe safety and security of Delhi and National Capital Region area on the whole.

Sources have told that the order for stepping up securitycame from the Indian Air Force headquarters. Search has also been launched tolook for any suspect within the force.

There are two Kendriya Vidyalaya and one Air Force Schoolwithin the premises of the airbase. Entry of students as well as facultymembers of the schools has been prohibited for Saturday by the authorities.

The fresh threat comes even as the national capital is onhigh alert in the wake of prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir followingthe abrogation of Article 370, and the Independence Day celebrations. Intelligenceagencies have already warned of terror threats emanating from across theborder.There have also been reports of several terrorists waiting inPakistan-occupied-Kashmir along the Line of Control to get the opportunity toenter the Indian territory. According to sources in the intelligence agencies,the terrorists might even take the Gujarat route to enter India.In July, oneman was arrested for entering the restricted area of the Hindon Air ForceStation. The man was later identified as Mukesh. A case under relevant sectionsof the law was registered against him at the Sahibabad police station.