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India could face another terror attack: US | In a worldwide caution issued Thursday, the US State Department has warned that terrorist groups in South and Central Asia, including in India and Pakistan, may
be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US government facilities, citizens or its interests. "In India there is a continuing threat of terrorism
as attacks have randomly targeted public places frequented by Westerners, including
luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations, markets, cinemas, mosques, and
restaurants in large urban areas," the State Department said. The presence of
al-Qaeda, Taliban elements, LeT, indigenous sectarian groups, and other terror
organisations, many of which are on the US government's list of foreign terror
organisations, poses a potential danger to US citizens in the region, it said.
Terrorists and their sympathisers have demonstrated their willingness and capability
to attack targets where Americans or Westerners are known to congregate or visit,
the statement said. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born
explosives, improvised explosive devices, assassinations, carjacking, rocket attacks,
assaults, or kidnappings, it added. "Some examples include Pakistan where a number
of extremist groups continue to target US citizens and other Western interests
and Pakistani officials. "Suicide bombing attacks continue to occur throughout
the country on a regular basis, often targeting government authorities such as
police checkpoints and military installations, as well as public areas such as
mosques, and shopping areas," it said. The State Department said credible information
indicates terrorist groups seek to continue attacks against US interests in the
Middle East and North Africa. It also said that a number of Al Qaeda operatives
and other extremists are believed to be operating in and around Africa. "US citizens
considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in the Southern Red Sea should
exercise caution as there has been a notable increase in armed attacks, robberies
and kidnappings for ransom at sea by pirates," the State Department said. |
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