Friday, January 22, 2010

Terror Alert In India

An Air India jet comes into land at Mumbai airport. India's airports are on high alert after intelligence reports suggested terrorists may seize a plane. Photograph: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images

India Tightens Security Amid Warnings of Possible Hijack Attempt -- Voice of America

India has puts its airports on high alert following intelligence warnings of a possible hijacking attempt by Islamic militants. The security alert comes days before India celebrates its annual Republic Day.

Indian officials said Friday the concern is that national carrier Air India or Indian Airlines could be targets of al-Qaida or militant groups associated with it.

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More News On India Tightening Security At Its Airports

Indian airports on hijack alert -- BBC
India ups alert level, tightens air security -- CNN
Indian airports on alert over hijack threat -- The Guardian
India on alert after hijack warning: officials -- AFP
Airports put on red alert -- The Hindu
India issues terrorism alert over hijack threat -- Daily Times
LeT may take air route, gets para-gliders -- Times Of India
Airports on alert after hijack scare -- ABC News (Australia)
Govt sounds alarm at airports after hijack threat -- Business Standard

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