In the backdrop of intelligence inputs of a possible terror threat during the festive season, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said security forces would give a swift and decisive response to such challenges.

"We are increasing our level of preparedness to meet any terror threat or terror attack. And in case of a terror threat or terror attack our response will be swift and decisive," he told reporters on the sidelines of a function to mark the inauguration of 22 new police stations in the capital.