India warns of militant attack on World Cup
[March 10 2011]

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<p>India has sounded an alert over a possible militant attack on the cricket World Cup, a government official said, but he added that there was no specific threat.

<p>“There have been a large number of inputs over the last couple of months,” UK Bansal, Secretary, Internal Security, told Reuters. “All these put together could be an opportunity, which anti-India elements could exploit.”

<p>“We are sounding an alert,” Bansal added.

<p>The cricket tournament is being held in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and will end on April 2 in Mumbai.

<p>Indian authorities say they have taken measures to ensure the high-profile tournament is safe. — Reuters