Another terrorist attack stopped before republic day!

Hi we all know about the recent terror attacks that took place in Mumbai. But, the sad news is that the terrorists had been planning to attack the republic day celebrations that was to be held in New Delhi. But , thanks to the almighty, it didn't take place.

According to a report by The Hindu, The Uttar Pradesh police had been battling with two terrorists who were planning to attack the republic day celebrations. The U.P. police overpowered the terrorists and they were shot dead by them in Sector 97 on Sunday.

The police stated that two AK-47 rifles,four magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition five hand grenades, 9 suspected RDX rods, detonators and Rs.18000 in cash were seized.

It was a 30 minute encounter by the police and also it was a joint operation by the U.P.Anti-terrorist squad and the Noida police which took place at around 2:30 a.m. The terrorists were travelling in a white maruti car and open fired at the police when they were asked to stop. ATS constable Vinod Kumar was also shot by the bullet in his leg.

The two terrorists identified themselves as Farooq, a resident of Okara in Pakistan and Abu Ismail from Rawalkot while they were being taken to the hospital.


For more information on this, please do visit

http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012657130100.htm


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