Thiruvananthapuram: Intelligence reports are coming that 15 ISIS terrorists have left Sri Lankan coast and is heading towards Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy. They are believed to be moving in a white boat. The Director of Police, Coastal Security has issued an alert after receiving the intelligence reports.

The security agencies have asked the fishermen, coastal residents, and members of Jagratha Samithi to be cautious and maintain vigil around the area and also to inform them of any suspicious activities.

After the bombings in Sri Lanka, Kerala was on alert, especially after NIA investigations revealed that IS operatives had planned to attack religious gatherings of Hindus in the State.

A high number of Keralities are believed to be still with the ISIS which was recently wiped out from Iraq and Syria. Reports say that ISIS is moving to South Asia to expand its area of operations.