Home Ministry directs probe into Intel reports; Pan India chemical factories to be sensitised
- 6 years ago
Following an Intelligence Bureau alert, the Ministry of Home Affairs has warned all state governments that the Islamic State may attempt to procure a chemical called thallium sulfate from a Gujarat-based company in order to carry out a chemical attack.
NewsX has accessed the Home Ministry's letter which red flags the fresh ISIS threat. Intelligence Bureau's communication to the MHA said the terror outfit might employ a Turkey-based middleman to purchase the chemical. According to the note, thallium sulfate is a common source of thallium for use in laboratories but it can also be used to poison food and water.
NewsX has accessed the Home Ministry's letter which red flags the fresh ISIS threat. Intelligence Bureau's communication to the MHA said the terror outfit might employ a Turkey-based middleman to purchase the chemical. According to the note, thallium sulfate is a common source of thallium for use in laboratories but it can also be used to poison food and water.