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| Three countries warn of terror attacks in India |
| 2010-05-02 |
| NEW DELHI: The US, Australia and Canada on Saturday warned that terror groups were likely planning “imminent attacks' in India's capital and foreigners there should be vigilant. The US embassy's alert, adding the word “imminent', appeared to be more urgent than an advisory last month that cited increased indications of attacks in New Delhi. The warnings noted that markets and other areas frequented by Westerners in New Delhi have been targeted in past attacks. Following the warnings, the Indian government put the Delhi Police on “full alert' and ordered increased security and visitors in important markets, including Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place and Karol Bagh. The US alert said Americans in India should maintain “a high level of vigilance', remain aware of their surroundings and watch out for unattended packages. The Canadian travel warning said that “credible and specific reporting indicates that a terrorist attack could be carried out in the following days or weeks, in market areas of Delhi frequented by foreigners'. It echoed a warning for Australian travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution' in India in general and to avoid crowded shopping areas in the capital. |
| Posted by:Steve White |