Posted on 01/21/2010 11:03:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
NEW DELHI Indian airports were on high alert Friday after intelligence services received information that Al Qaeda-linked militants were plotting to hijack a plane.
Such an attack would be the first major terror strike against India since 10 militants rampaged through the city of Mumbai for three days in November 2008, killing 166 people.
Aviation spokeswoman Moushumi Chakravarty said that the airports were placed on alert Thursday after the government received warnings from the intelligence agencies.(continued)
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Maybe things will calm down for your family reunion. Just looked at your page - what beautiful children you have!
ADDING 1 link:
http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/23/stories/2010012360900100.htm
“Airports put on red alert”
by Vinay Kumar
“Intelligence inputs warn of a possible hijack”
SNIPPET: “NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday ordered further strengthening of security at all airports and deployment of sky marshals on certain flights.
The directive came after intelligence inputs from security agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs warned of a possibility of terror groups hijacking a flight operating from a South Asian country.
The level of security to counter the threat perception had been upgraded and the agencies in-charge of civil aviation security had taken all necessary steps, including the strengthening of anti-hijacking measures and the introduction of stepladder frisking, said the spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Ministry, which sounded the red alert.
As per practice, intelligence agencies inform the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on various inputs from time to time. Based on such inputs, the airlines security department, headed by a senior IPS officer, coordinates with various governmental agencies, including the BCAS and the Central Industrial Security Force to take the requisite measures, the spokesperson said.
Para-military forces have been ordered to be deployed at strategic points at sensitive airports as well as around vital installations.
Air India confirmed it had initiated action at the airports concerned to counter any possible threat.”
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2435215/posts
Two held with fake papers [Kochi Airport, India]
TIMES OF INDIA ^ | 23 January 2010, 04:48am IST | Manju V
Posted on January 22, 2010 5:19:36 PM PST by Cindy
“Two held with fake papers” Manju V , TNN, 23 January 2010, 04:48am IST
SNIPPET: “MUMBAI: Hours before Indian intelligence agencies put all flights operating from India on a high alert against possible hijack attempts, two Sri Lankan nationals one flying to New York and the other to London were arrested by immigration officials at the Kochi airport on Thursday for carrying forged Indian passports and travel documents.”
The two Sri Lankan nationals were being assisted by two employees of a private multinational ground-handling company.
SNIPPET: “One of the employees fled the scene when the passengers were caught.”
SNIPPET: “The passengers Transon Dinesh (24) and Chelladurai Chandra Mohan (32) cleared several airport checks.”
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Thanks & hugs back!
Thank you! I hope and pray they do!
And thank you about the kids, they are my blessings! :*)
I just spent the last hour reliving your adventures at the Sarah book signing and looking at your gorgeous children. You are truly blessed. When did you find time to write all that? LOL
Took me several days, during naptimes or when the twins had gone to bed. Yes, I AM truly blessed! :*) Thanks!
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