Indian officials warn Kashmiris of possible nuclear attack: Report
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 5:40:57 by Web Desk
Officials in Indian Kashmir warned residents of a possible nuclear attack, advising them to build bomb-proof basements and collect two weeks’ worth of food and water, said a report.
According to the report, Kashmir police published the advisory on Monday in the Greater Kashmir newspaper, but did not give any particular reason for the sudden concern of a nuclear attack.
The recent skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) have heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan but both the countries have held talks to ease the tensions.
The recent conflict over the past two weeks has been the worst in Kashmir since a ceasefire was reached in 2003.
The report said that the notice by Kashmir police advised people to build bomb shelters with toilets and stockpile food. It also provided advice on how to survive attacks with chemical and biological weapons.
The Indian side was quick to react to the recent conflict as it sent Pakistani artists and sportsmen back home. An Indian political party also intends to protest against the presence of Pakistani authors in Jaipur Literature Festival.
Earlier this month, three Pakistani soldiers and two Indian soldiers were killed in the worst bout of fighting in Kashmir since a cease-fire accord was signed by the countries in 2003.
In light of the violence, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday he was reviewing future ties with Pakistan. The nuclear war advisory and its timing surprised many residents in Srinagar, the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
“This is fueling an atmosphere of fear. Educating people is fine but not this brazen way,” said Fayaz Ahmed, a local resident. The lengthy notice also provided advice on how to survive attacks with chemical and biological weapons.
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on Jan 22 2013. Filed under Latest News, National, Pakistan.
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