NEW DELHI, India, May 1, (AFP) - The US embassy in India warned Saturday of possible "imminent" militant attacks in New Delhi as it heightened the threat security awareness level for its citizens in the capital.
"There are increased indications that terrorists are planning imminent attacks in New Delhi," the US embassy said in a statement on its website, urging tourists to avoid half-a-dozen of the city's popular shopping areas.
The advisory marked an increase in the threat awareness level for US residents and visitors to the Indian capital. Earlier in April the embassy had said there were "increased indications that terrorists are planning attacks in New Delhi."
"Americans traveling or residing in India are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance," the embassy said in its notice.
The US advisory warned that popular markets located in New Delhi, such as Connaught Place in the heart of the city, could "be especially attractive targets for terrorist groups."
Other Western nations have warned of attacks on foreigners in New Delhi, heightening security concerns in the capital, but no new advisories from other countries had been announced Saturday.
A spokesman for India's Ministry of Home Affairs said that "security is adequate" in the capital. |
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