Bomb Threats??

Lore · Aug 12th, 2006, 00:08

Hey all,
I was wondering wether the possibility of 'terrorist activities' on and around Indias independence day(Tue.15th August) as warned of by the U.S Embasy via an email to it's sites users should be taken seriously?
I know we can only guess as to it's merits,and the Indian govt. has refused to credit the threats but....well....I land in Delhi on tuesday!! lol ..and with the airport being named as one of the possible locations for events to transpire,wondered what you guys and girls thoughts are on the subject...
Thanks for any allayment of fears/excitement of my worry bone

Full article to read; CLICK HERE

Merchant · Aug 12th, 2006, 00:59

If I were in India, I wouldn't worry about it any more than usual. There is always a threat of something happening some time, regardless of a government's warning. There's even a Bollywood movie about an attempted attack in Delhi on Independence Day ("Dil Se": Shah Rukh Khan prevents suicide bomber Manisha Koirala from attacking the Prime Minister; he hugs here, which detonates her explosive belt, and they alone are killed).

You should take the usual precations: avoiding crowded open spaces and big tourist-oriented hotels owned by international groups, varying your routines, traveling light and blending in.

That's all you can do besides not traveling.

AllanM · Aug 12th, 2006, 03:25

Aww crap! I just got Dil Se in the mail from Netflix today, what a perfectly timed spoiler

Lore · Aug 12th, 2006, 04:18

I think you've about summed it up Merchant,thanks.

Apart from sitting at home to ensure being ok,theres not much else to do,so,blend in,try not to look american!! and hope for the best it is

Merchant · Aug 12th, 2006, 20:58

Quote:

what a perfectly timed spoiler

Sorry. Dil Se is still worth watching!

ddevadatta · Aug 12th, 2006, 21:26

I find such warnings helpful because it is so easy to forget what we are faced with. At the very least if nothing happens, it would be great. On the other hand a reminder helps us all take necessary precautrions. Stay safe

Lore · Aug 13th, 2006, 17:37

Well put ddevadatta,

The warnings may prove unwarranted,but it pays to know.

Aug 12th, 2006, 00:08	#1
Lore Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 5	Bomb Threats?? Hey all, I was wondering wether the possibility of 'terrorist activities' on and around Indias independence day(Tue.15th August) as warned of by the U.S Embasy via an email to it's sites users should be taken seriously? I know we can only guess as to it's merits,and the Indian govt. has refused to credit the threats but....well....I land in Delhi on tuesday!! lol ..and with the airport being named as one of the possible locations for events to transpire,wondered what you guys and girls thoughts are on the subject... Thanks for any allayment of fears/excitement of my worry bone Full article to read; CLICK HERE

Aug 12th, 2006, 03:25	#3
AllanM mistri Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO US Posts: 124	Aww crap! I just got Dil Se in the mail from Netflix today, what a perfectly timed spoiler __________________ Me fail English? That's unpossible!--Ralph Wiggum

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ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Warnings Helpful I find such warnings helpful because it is so easy to forget what we are faced with. At the very least if nothing happens, it would be great. On the other hand a reminder helps us all take necessary precautrions. Stay safe __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

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Aug 12th, 2006, 00:59	#2
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,212	If I were in India, I wouldn't worry about it any more than usual. There is always a threat of something happening some time, regardless of a government's warning. There's even a Bollywood movie about an attempted attack in Delhi on Independence Day ("Dil Se": Shah Rukh Khan prevents suicide bomber Manisha Koirala from attacking the Prime Minister; he hugs here, which detonates her explosive belt, and they alone are killed). You should take the usual precations: avoiding crowded open spaces and big tourist-oriented hotels owned by international groups, varying your routines, traveling light and blending in. That's all you can do besides not traveling.

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Lore Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 5	I think you've about summed it up Merchant,thanks. Apart from sitting at home to ensure being ok,theres not much else to do,so,blend in,try not to look american!! and hope for the best it is

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Lore Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 5	Well put ddevadatta, The warnings may prove unwarranted,but it pays to know.