US Embassy Warning about Independence Day?

inmargao

Just received a travel alert from the US Embassy (registered before my India trip!) cautioning travelers about possible terrorist attacks in transport hubs in Delhi and Mumbai preceding India's Independence Day Aug 15. This is the first travel alert I have received in many weeks of travel so it sounds rather serious.

Any one else have further information on this? We're in the South and had originally planned be traveling north to Delhi during the Aug 11-15 warning time to start our sightseeing in the North but it sounds somewhat risky given this alert... though with all of the British --> US flight issues right now it seems less likely?

Unsure of whether to go to Delhi...

bijapuri

the story in NYT & AP:

U.S. Issues Terror Warning in New Delhi


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 11, 2006
Filed at 2:30 a.m. ET

NEW DELHI (AP) -- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi warned Friday that foreign militants, possibly al-Qaida members, may be planning to carry out bombings in India's two major cities in the coming days.
FULL STORY:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/worl...rtner=homepage

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Yeah Immargao you got the correct message

The US Embassy has issued a warning of possible al-Qaeda attacks in India.The US has warned that foreign militants are planning attacks in Mumbai and Delhi leading up to August 15.

Read for complete details.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/us-embas...i/18238-3.html

You can and must go to delhi.The government is already alert and security has been beefed up not only in Delhi & Mumbai but all airports and railway stations of India.Stringent checks are being conducted in all major markets and public places. Hotels are being scanned and all possible safety measures are being taken.

Let us show it to the terror strikers that we all stand UNITED against anyone who challenges the safety and progress of Human race. Lets fight terrorism with a bold face.

aadil

By not going one only helps them in thinking they have won to scare the wits out of the locals and travellers. Just go and enjoy the places you wish to visit and be alert and keep your wits about you as you would in any other place. I am sure you will have a nice time out here in India wherever you go. Take care and safe journeys on all your travels.

Aadil.

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Possible terrorist attacks in Mumbai? They're a bit late on that one!

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inmargao

Thanks all. As more news comes out it looks like Delhi sould be okay, though of course we'll keep our eyes open. Any more news of course post here for travelers, thanks!