India on terror alert as millions celebrate

Police in the Indian capital New Delhi were on high alert today as millions of people celebrated an ancient Hindu festival under the shadow of renewed terrorist violence.

India on terror alert as millions celebrate
Mon, 04 Nov, 2002 - 08:35

Police in the Indian capital New Delhi were on high alert today as millions of people celebrated an ancient Hindu festival under the shadow of renewed terrorist violence.

Delhi’s police chief RS Gupta cancelled all leave after two armed gunmen were killed in a shoot-out at a crowded shopping mall last night.

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