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Terrorists may target MPs: intelligence officials
Intelligence agencies have warned of terrorist attacks at Parliament House and Parliament Lodges in Islamabad as revenge for the Lal Masjid operation. Daily Times has learnt that intelligence agencies have reported to the Interior Ministry that terrorists could hit parliament while it is in session and several parliamentarians are staying at the lodges. The report says that the terrorists could use an improvised explosive device, suicide attack or car bombing to target parliamentarians. It recommended that security be enhanced in and around Parliament House and the Parliament Lodges. The Interior Ministry has ordered walkthrough gates and cameras installed at the entrance of the Parliament Lodges. The district administration has increased the presence at the lodges, while the Frontier Constabulary is manning the Ministers Enclave. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Chaudhry Mohammad Ali said that foolproof security arrangements had been made in the entire city. Posted by: Fred 2007-08-02 |
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