India Tightens Security at Major Airports (Intel officials noted possible New Delhi airport attack)

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Source: ABC News

Worried about a "9/11-style attack," India increased security at its airports today as the United States began an effort to convince Pakistan it needs to crack down on terrorist groups like the one believed responsible for the deaths of 171 people in Mumbai last week.

Indian intelligence and security officials tell ABC News they are worried terrorists may have infiltrated India either to attack airports or hijack planes to try and execute an act akin to Sept. 11.

Officials are concerned about a possible attack at the New Delhi airport terminal, while the threat to the Chennai and Bangalore airports is more based on fears of airliner hijacking. This comes just two days ahead of an anniversary of the controversial destruction of an Indian mosque.

Today's warnings come a day after thousands of protesters took to the streets across India accusing the government of not doing enough to prevent last week's devastating attacks.

While tension in India increased today, the top United States diplomat and military adviser shuttled between India's and Pakistan's capitals, assuaging Indian fears and pushing Pakistan's government and military to move toward eliminating the eastern Pakistan sanctuaries in which terrorists train, U.S. officials say.

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=6392188&page=1

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7766139.stm


'Shooting' scare at Delhi airport

The police force in charge of security at Delhi's main airport has denied reports that people have been shot and injured there.

Police are investigating "two sharp sounds that were heard at the airport", the force told the BBC's Delhi bureau.

Earlier, airport officials said shots had been fired, and that several gunmen had been killed or injured.

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1. So, there aren't six dead gunmen?

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2. That's my read.

Looks like the BBC is gonna have some crow for dinner.

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3. CNN said no one was shot and that shots fired were criminal element