India accuses Pakistan of fomenting trouble in the country

"We have information that Pakistan is helping terrorists to enter our territory. We have intelligence inputs. But we are alert," he told reporters here.

The Home Minister said his Ministry has directed all concerned to be extra vigilant during the ongoing festival season and ensure peace. "I also appeal people to be extra careful," he said.

Referring to Jammu and Kashmir, Shinde said security forces cannot be withdrawn from the Valley till the situation is completely peaceful there.

"When I was in Jammu and Kashmir, locals asked me to remove the Army from the Valley but I told them that we can