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Terror attack possible in Goa: Israel
PTI[ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2002 10:17:06 AM ]
JERUSALEM: Israel has expressed concern about the possibility of a terror
attack in Goa during the New Year's Eve celebrations in which thousands of
Israelis are expected to participate, official sources said.
"National Security Council and the Counter Terrorism Headquarters (of
Israel) approached us (foreign ministry) after making an assessment about
the possibility of a terror attack taking place on the beaches of Goa during
huge celebrations on the New Year's Eve where, we believe, there would be
many Israelis," a foreign ministry official said.
"Based on this assessment we have conveyed these concerns to the Israeli
embassy in New Delhi and the Israeli Consulate in Mumbai to convey the same
to the relevant authorities in India," the officials said.
"But there is nothing official about sharing this concern" with Indian
authorities, he said.
Sources said Israel, while refraining from directly requesting India for
increased security, Jerusalem also conveyed the same concern to other
western embassies in India hoping that the authorities would strengthen the
security in and around Goa beaches.
It is believed that the Israeli decision to convey such concern stems from
the recent attacks in Mombassa.
About 25,000 Israelis visit India every year and Goa is one of the most
favoured destination for Israelis. The "trance" music parties and "full
moon" parties are particularly famous with Israelis.
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