Delhi on terror radar,warn US, UK, Oz
PTI
NEW DELHI, MAY 1
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia today issued fresh advisories, warning of “imminent” terror attacks in New Delhi, particularly in market places like Connaught Place, Greater Kailash and Chandni Chowk, which are “attractive targets” for terrorist groups.
Highly placed government sources told Press Trust of India that the advisories are being taken “seriously” and Delhi Police has been asked to be on “full alert”.
The US, in its Warden Message updated today, said there are “increased indications that terrorists are planning imminent attacks in New Delhi.”
The advisory, primarily intended for American citizens in India, said it provides updated information related to the April 21, 2010 Warden Message and additional information related to the Travel Alert issued for India on April 16, 2010.
“Markets such as those located in Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Mehrauli, and Sarojini Nagar, can be especially attractive targets for terrorist groups,” the advisory said.
In its advisory, the UK said, “At this time there are increased indications that terrorists are planning attacks in New Delhi.”
“You should be particularly conscious of security considerations in the vicinity of key government installations and tourist sites,”the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.
The Australian advisory said, “Reliable reporting indicates that terrorists may be planning to attack markets in New Delhi, including those frequented by foreigners. Such attacks could occur at any time from April 22.”
It “strongly” advised Australians to avoid all markets in New Delhi until further notice and exercise “high degree of caution”.
These countries have been issuing such advisories in the past also but this time they have talked about an “imminent” threat about terrorist strikes in Delhi.
Government sources said Delhi is always “high” on the terror target and additional forces are being deployed in the city.
Delhi Police issued an appeal asking the public to be “vigilant and fully cooperate” with it.
It said, “Delhi Police is aware of the advisory issued by US embassy that there are increased indications that terrorist attacks are imminent in New Delhi. Delhi Police is taking appropriate measures in this regard.”
