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India faces threat of a Mumbai rerun: US study

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Posted: Jan 18, 2009 at 2121 hrs IST

New York India can expect more terror attacks like the Mumbai carnage from Pakistan-based terrorist groups with high body counts and symbolic targets in an escalating terror campaign in South Asia, a study by a leading US think tank has warned.

"India will continue to face a serious jihadist threat from Pakistan-based terrorist groups, and neither Indian nor US policy is likely to reduce that threat in the near future," said Angel Rabasa, lead author of the study and a senior political scientist with RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization.

"Other extremist groups in Pakistan likely will find inspiration in the Mumbai attacks, and we can expect more attacks with high body counts and symbolic targets.

The Mumbai terrorist attacks suggest the possibility of a rise of a strategic terrorist culture, the study said.

The RAND study identifies the operational and tactical features of the attack, evaluates the response of Indian security forces, and analyzes the implications for India, Pakistan and the United States.

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Real power of Terrorist - Friendly government voted by united muslim votes by Prem Kumar on 19 Jan 2009

Indian government does not value the life of an indian, the way US, European countries and Israel does.... so be it...one more 200's killed, and yet again one more 200's killed. Media will make money and journalist would get promotions on the news break services....that's it...Nothing would change, until we relaize that together the rest of the world has to hit the right root of cause. The truth is Muslims, themselves are the victim of ISLAM...their ulema's shrewedly convert any event to their favour in the name of allah and garner support of innocent common muslims. The real power of terrorist lies in the silent support they get from common muslims and the donations through madarsa led donation campaignes in most countries - all in the name of Islam and Allah. Ulem's befool Media, politicians and Human right activists. They would start a violence and when it is retaliated or acted upon by army or government they take cover behind a civilian issue camouflaging 'how all this started.

And consequense of that by Worried World habitant on 19 Jan 2009

Just Worrying if the Indians lso convert to TERRORISM where the world would head?

We are ready by Gev on 19 Jan 2009

Our army and air force is ready for any enventuality. People are also prepared. We dont want certificates from any country. I request UPA GOVT to STOP FOOLING with us. Everyday there are statement

How does the US always know?! by Kaushal Karkhanis on 19 Jan 2009

Always wondered how the US always 'knows'. And also cant help think they want India and Pakistan to go to war so that their weapons market flourishes, we fight, and they get out of recession!

Rerun of Mumbai attack by Sunil on 19 Jan 2009

Is it a surprise to anyone? What else can you expect from a corrupt, incompetent, imbecile, shameless, spineless, shortsighted, incorrigble, politicians and people. They will be slapped and not only put out the other cheek for more slaps but also present their butt to be kicked again and again.

mumbai terror attack by astha mishra on 18 Jan 2009

i strongly bielieve that,this is the time to wake up and fight against terror with unity.

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