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Militants threaten to blow up Akshardham

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Posted online: Friday , January 04, 2008 at 12:00:00


New Delhi, January 4: Security at the famous Akshardham temple in the capital was beefed up after police received intelligence inputs that Kashmiri militants planned to blow it up.

"We received an input that some militants belonging to Kashmir-based groups were planning to create terror in the capital by blowing up the temple," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said.

He did not specify which militant group was planning to carry out the attack.

Following the input, police have deployed more personnel at the temple on the banks of Yamuna in east Delhi, visited by thousands of people every day.

The Akshardham temple has recently made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's largest Hindu temple complex.

The temple is spread over expansive lawns covering an area of 86,342 square feet and is 356 feet long, 316 feet wide and 141 feet high.

Intelligence agencies had last month warned that militants plan to carry out terror strikes in the capital.

Police have intensified patrolling and checking of vehicles in the capital.

"There is nothing to panic. Personnel have been alerted. We are keeping a close watch," a senior police official said.

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Akshardham is not a sacred place by A. K. Biswas on 07 Jan 2008

Akshardham was attacked in Ahmedabad a few years back, following killing of former state's Home Minister while Narendrabhai Modi was the CM. How was that? Was that a conspiratorial and engineered event by insiders?

Temple by shekar on 06 Jan 2008

Until UPA govt. is in centre, terrorist will go more more threat, guys think who is an real secular secular, Terrorist are not been treated very strigently just because of vote bank in india, congress had forced to feel now their seudo secularism has been by and large known to the people of Gujarat, Himachel, punjab, did other states also want to give a fitting reply to congrees, congress pls. wake up, wake up.

All they preach is hatred and destruction, this is our motto. by DILIP /FRANCE on 05 Jan 2008

It is an illusion to think that Islam is a peaceful illusion. This mumbo jumbo fallacy is spread by the Jihadi cabal and their cohorts. It is a religion of PIECE, it wants to mutiliate a piece of your body, this is the hard TRUTH. MJihadist would like to destroy anything that is angelic and beautiful, they are so envious of a GREAT Civilistaion and a Religion.Islamc since the twilight years of 1850, hasfailed to make a single positive contribution, in this CIVILISED World. Only language they speak is the language ot hate,intolerance,destruction and carnage. Humanity is loosing its respect and patience with these morbid Jihadists.

Shameless UPA Govt by Raj on 05 Jan 2008

The shameless policies of UPA govt is responsible to encourage the terrorists to strike anywhere at will. They know the govt does not have the will to fight them, coz of minority votes. If any terrorist is caught, then someone claiming to be his family, will emerge and say he is innocent and targeted coz he is muslim. Then there are so called social activists like Teetsalva and other organizations who will take up their issue. If the terrorist is killed in encounter, his so called family and others will name it fake encounter. They dont know the risks taken by security forces to nab or kill them, if not the terrorist the security person might have been killed. Due to UPA govt soft policies toward terrorists they are encouraged. I am sure the terrorists might attach Tihar jail to free their fellow bastards. The security staff inside the jail should be clearly instructed and publicized that if any attack takes place outside, the first thing they should do is to shoot those terrorists jailed. This way the terrorists might not attack the jail. I think like Gujrat all Hindus will get together and bring BJP to power. Any Hindu will now think that if he votes Congress to power, they will ingore him and declare that they won coz of minority votes and then appease him and give him all the benefits.

Terror and terrorism---- by romesh.sharma on 05 Jan 2008

If Dr. Hasan seriously means that Mohammad was really terrorist, which Mohammad he means?If he meant Prophet Mohammad then I can only say that he is not muslim and if he is then he is cheating the others and his ownself.Shall we take that Osama is the incarnation and form another religion name Terrorism?Hey let us not use invectives against one instead rectify own habits and sytem.Over 90% terrorists and socalled militants aren't doing such inhuman acts freewillingly.They are forced,brain-washed and misled/misused by the politicians and power hungry few who can do any crime for selfish interests.In this case its the neighbouring countries both Pakistan and BDesh which are too jealous of Indian progress and they would do everything to instablize India's security and unity.Pakistan has a lot on list to avenge while BDesh wishes free movement to send more and more poorest,sick and mentally retarded people(though its already ongoing process)which has negative impact on Indian economy and ultimately dangerous to Majority Hindus/Hindu religion.To check and control this menace of insurgents,militants and terrorist GOI has to take harsh steps and no compromise policy.Quick and fast trials those who are caught and suspects.Limit the movements of Kashmiri muslims in rest of the Republic till the conflict is not solved.Seal borders with Pakistan,BDesh and even Nepal if need be.Introduce Identity card system and instructions to police to ask anybody to identify him/herself failing wich person can be detained till clraified and must be heavily fined.There has to be more incognito security/intelligence personnel.As said once before I repeat saying that "Even if there are no thieves we shut the doors and lock our houses and even if there are no stray animals around we fence our fields".GOI,if serious abut protection and safety of the citizens and property it has to guard and that too very cautiously for that they need introduce new laws.without influence and influx from outside India can easily check the internal problems.

entire nation is under threat. by Abinash Bharti on 05 Jan 2008

not only Akshardam temple but everwhere the entire nation is under threat due to this terrorism.ever now and then we get the news of killing several armymen near by kasmir or border.if they can enter in parliament,they can enter everywhere.for them life costs nothing.instead of fighting these small troops,why cant every nation unite together to desrot these several training camps in entire world.these canps give birth to several small troops of millitants.New Delhi is capital of indian republic and if it is no safe i dont think any state or any province is safe.

Why did congress party partition the country? by Sanjay on 05 Jan 2008

Great these cults, they hate VHP but when it comes to support they want their help. We Hindus have been genocided in Pakistan, bangladesh, Afganistan,Kashmir. Yet, congress partitioned the country for what reason? To appease these muslims so they can terrorize Hindus in their own land. Remember Jihad and multiplication comes first to a muslim then anthing else.

KASHMIRI militants !!! by babubhai on 05 Jan 2008

why are they called "kashmiri militants" and not pakistani militants ormoslem extremists...has the centre privately given away Kashmir to Militants ??

WATCHOUT OF APNEWALAISM, BLA BLA RAJDESAI ! by AMIR THE TAPORI on 05 Jan 2008

In a BEAUTY PEAGENT, maybe Famina Miss India programme this SRK is a judge and there is another Judge the fixer AZHER and another FARID ZAKARIA ( WHO TAKES A SWING AT HINDUS DIPLOMATICALLY AT NEWSWEEK MEGAZINE ) ...and SRK asks a finalist ,: " WHO WUD YOU CHOOSE AS A HUSBAND - (a muslim cant think a more decent question,even SRK ) A SUPERSTAR LIKE ME WHO GIVES YOU LIMELIGHT BUT NO TIME AND COMPLICATED LIFE OR A SPORTS MAN LIKE AZHER WHO BRINGS GLORY TO THE COUNTY "....the poor girl had no choice but to opt for AZHER. This was asked as an effort to revive the AZHERs image in public who was discarded for match fixing. See these guys, how shamelessly they help eachother and we think of secularism when our own brothers are burned alive. SRK has help SHOEIB THE INDIA HATER to settle in India and have 'fun' he is accostomed of. Adnan Sami, who always bares our girls to the maximum in his albums. Instead of condemning this onesided efforts of muslim celebrities to show us in less decent light, we try to defend it by suggesting this as business gimmiks. BUT PLS NEVER FORGET THAT THEY ALWAYS HELP AND SUPPORT AND SPONSOR MUSLIMS ONLY. THEN DIKHAWAA KE LIYE THEY MAY PRAISE DHONI BUT ACTUALLY PLEASE SHAHID AFRIDI. IN UPA INDIA HAS BEEN MORE VULNERABLE TO PAKISTANIS AND CHRISTIANS ARE HELPING MUSLIMS. I

Hindus are at threat in their own country by Tarashankar Rudra on 05 Jan 2008

It is a shame that due to the cheap vote bank politics, the Hindus are insecure in their own country and their shrines are at threat.Are you sure that the temple dimensions are feet not meters.

Militants threaten to blow up Akshardham by ali on 05 Jan 2008

whats else they can do. Islamic militancy is a wide spreading disease like making others vampire. Any good work for humanity ? they are animals how can they thik. Islam is evil on this earth and Muhammad is ghost

Mohammad was indeed a terrorist. by Dr. Hasan on 05 Jan 2008

Mohammad was indeed a terrorist.

dont abuse saints by makintush on 05 Jan 2008

i dont know is it really muslim agency who want to blow temple.to as i been watching the cruel intentions of fake leaders of india like modi and others like jamtia islimia in pak.are the main abusser.no real muslim can think or hindu can thing to blow temple or masjid.these people hav no religion.they do it to save der chair.if this think will spread people will will prefer even hindu party in delhi not congress.be careful ther want cominal riots in delhi mombay up to for to gain position.and i request my brothers dont involve mohammad r ram .if anybody thinks like that he is bastard a real bastard.

Temples in Delhi not safe by ramesh kumar on 05 Jan 2008

CONGRESS SHOULD REQUEST TERRORISTS,PLEASE SPAREAKSHAY DHAM! WE ARE TOO POOR AND WEAK TO PROTECT OUR SELF!NOW AT LEAST shivraj can say i informed if something goes wrong!

Militants threaten to blow up Akshardham by Jairaj Yadav on 05 Jan 2008

Things have gone too long and too far.Kill all terrorists and their supporters without any mercy.

Islamic terrorist know very well that after committing such acts..... by KMR Overseas on 05 Jan 2008

...Cong, Communists and so called secular morons will protect them from being punished...Does Indian government agencies monitor Bukhari's activities?

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