Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Threats Against India's Nuclear Sites Raises Concerns

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Trombay, Mumbai

Terror Threat Puts Indian Nuclear Plants On Alert -- Canada.com

NEW DELHI — Nuclear power facilities in India have been put on high alert here after security forces determined that terrorists may target one of them.

Intelligence agencies beefed up security after analysing new information, some of which may have come from Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian citizen who is in FBI custody in Chicago.

The threat to India's nuclear installations comes as Prime Minister Stephen Harper began a series of meetings Tuesday with high-level Indian political leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi.

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More News on Threats Against India's Nuclear Facilities

India pledges full security for nuclear sites -- AFP
Security Increased at Indian Nuclear Sites Over Possible Attack -- Global Security Newswire
Nuclear installations safe: PM -- The Hindu
Nuke sites put on high alert -- Deccan Herald
Home Ministry Puts Nation's Nuclear Installations Under High Alert -- India Server
Terror Threat: N-Installations Put on High Alert -- The Outlook

My Comment: This appears to be a wake-up call for everyone, and a reminder that the security forces must always be vigilant.

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