Missed Signals: Terror Warnings and the Rise of Cyber-Attacks on Events

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-19 10:59:36 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-18 06:08:30

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Despite advanced intelligence, major cities find themselves vulnerable to

attacksand failing to prevent them. What goes wrong?

With Hyderabad on the horizon for significant events, including the Bharat Summit

and Miss World 2025, the Telangana government has issued a security alert after

central intelligence agencies warned that more attacks could occur following the

Kashmir Pahalgam terror attack. In response, the police department has

heightened vigilance, particularly with two significant events set to take

place in Hyderabad the Bharat Summit (April 25-26) and the Miss World

competition (from May 7).

Following intelligence warnings of potential terrorist attacks across the

country, the state police have been instructed to remain on high alert. This

includes bolstering security in tourist areas and locations that have already

been targeted by terrorists. Special attention is being given to areas near

Hi-Tech City, where there is a high concentration of foreign nationals.

Counterintelligence teams are actively monitoring suspicious activities,

while police patrols and checks will be intensified, particularly in the old

city area known for housing many old criminals.

The Cyberabad Commissionerate area will be under intense surveillance

starting from the night of April 24. Additionally, security personnel will

conduct checks in neighborhoods with a high number of foreign visitors. The

police are also focusing on areas with a history of criminal activity to

prevent any untoward incidents during these high-profile events.

Cyber security experts opine that there is a need for increasing the budget

for cybersecurity measures and to set up a chief cybersecurity officer

responsible for coordinating with event organizers and the IT industry to

ensure cybersecurity.

"Events like the Bharat Summit and Miss World are soft targets for

terrorists, and authorities need to be extra cautious and prepare

countermeasures to prevent such attacks," said a cybersecurity expert not

willing to be quoted.

All major cities with past terror attacks have a comprehensive

counterterrorism plan. Still, a lack of coordination and communication

amongst the various agencies and event organizers often results in an

inadequate response, even failing to prevent an attack.

"It is sad that the nation's prestigious events are often soft targets for

terrorists, and we must be proactive this time to prevent any disaster,"

said a senior police officer.

All law enforcement agencies have been instructed by Chief Secretary

Shanti Kumari and DGP Jitender to take immediate action.

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