Terror alert sounded in Goa

8220;We have sounded an alert all over the state and security has been strengthened,8221; the Chief Minister said.

He said that the police department is carrying out checks to trace the possible terror links.

Kamat said that he has held a meeting with the top police brass along with Home Minister Ravi Naik and added that 8216;at no cost the security of the people would be compromised8217;.

8220;According to our information, militants had visited Goa thrice just to survey the coastal areas and crowded places,8221; Naik said.

The state government has sought complete details of the case and further comments could be made only after obtaining them, Naik said.

However, highly placed police sources said that the militants had the famous North Goa8217;s Calangute-Baga beach belt in their hit list. The sources also said that a famous discotheque in the sea belt was a target.