Canada warns of imminent terrorist attack in India's capital
Sat May 1, 9:37 AM
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - Canada has issued a travel advisory, warning of an imminent terrorist attack in India's capital New Delhi.
"Credible and specific reporting indicates that a terrorist attack could be carried out in the following days or weeks," the alert, posted on the Foreign Affairs' website, said Saturday.
It urged Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution, monitor their surroundings and minimize their presence in market areas of the city.
The alert specifically urged travellers to avoid the popular Chandni Chowk area, frequented by westerners.
Similar advisories were issued by the U.S. Embassy and the Australian High Commission in New Delhi on Saturday.
New Delhi police said they were aware of the warnings of possible attacks.
“The Delhi Police is taking appropriate measures in this regard,” police spokesman Rajan Bhagat said, according to Press Trust of India news agency. He did not elaborate.
Militants linked to Pakistan-based Islamic groups have been blamed for previous deadly attacks in the city.
_ With files from The Associated Press.
