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2 days ago - Mr Rajnath Singh: No ISIS or Al Qaeda in India Islamic sub-continent threat from al-Qaida real: Rajnath TNN | Nov 30, 2014, 06.00 AM IST Guwahati: Union home ...Islamic sub-continent threat from al-Qaida real: Rajnath
Guwahati:
Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday told the heads of state
police forces and intelligence agencies that the threat from al-Qaida to
convert the Indian subcontinent into an Islamic one was real.
Rajnath, who was speaking at the 49th conference of DGs and IGs of police here, slammed Pakistan for the role played by its state actors to destabilize India.
He said the Muslims of the country, who sacrificed as much as the Hindus in the freedom struggle, will not accept this. "There is no doubt that society will stand united and al-Qaida will not succeed in its designs," he added.
Rajnath's inaugural speech pointed out that while incidents of left-wing extremism (LWE) have reduced greatly, the new threats are from Islamic radicalism through Al Qaida's new wing, Qaidat al-Jihad, and the ISIS.
Referring to the militant attack in the Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir on November 27 that left 12 people, including three army personnel dead, Singh said, "The mindset of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has changed, which is reflected in the high poll turnout. But Pakistan has not changed. Pakistan says the terror strikes here are by non-state actors. I want to ask Pakistan if the ISI is also a non-state actor. We know about the role of Pakistan state actors in destabilizing India."
"Although the ISIS was born out of Syria and Iraq, the Indian sub-continent cannot remain untouched by this menace and we need to understand this. It is also a matter of concern that some Indian youths have been attracted to the ISIS. But the government is committed to checking it," he added.
"The al-Qaida has formed a new wing called Qaida-al-Jihad for the Indian sub-continent with the intention to bring Bangladesh, parts of Assam, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir under one Islamic sub-continent. We are not taking the threats lightly," said the Union home minister.
He added that the need of the hour was to take these places under control. "This is a challenge and I am confident on your (police DGPs and the force) capabilities to keep the country safe and we will succeed," said Rajnath.
Referring to the October 2 blast in Burdwan in West Bengal where Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was allegedly involved, Singh said the incident shows that many foreign forces were using India's soil for their nefarious designs.
He also talked about the failed attempt by the South Asia wing of the al-Qaida to hijack a frigate of the Pakistan Navy and it plans to target American and Indian Naval ships through the Pakistani naval vessel. "They failed but what is of more concern for us is that some Pakistan Navy personnel were also involved in it," he said.
On the LWE issue, Singh said though it has reduced considerably, the Maoist problem persists in 10 states. "If it is going to be a problem for only one state, it is a challenge for us. Left-Wing extremism has to be put to an end at all cost. We are ready to talk, but cannot allow any violence to occur," he added.
He also asked the DGPs and IGPs to focus more on coastal security and pointed out that while the major coastlines and ports are always well-secured, there are over 200 minor ports and 1500 landing points which are still vulnerable.
Rajnath, who was speaking at the 49th conference of DGs and IGs of police here, slammed Pakistan for the role played by its state actors to destabilize India.
He said the Muslims of the country, who sacrificed as much as the Hindus in the freedom struggle, will not accept this. "There is no doubt that society will stand united and al-Qaida will not succeed in its designs," he added.
Rajnath's inaugural speech pointed out that while incidents of left-wing extremism (LWE) have reduced greatly, the new threats are from Islamic radicalism through Al Qaida's new wing, Qaidat al-Jihad, and the ISIS.
Referring to the militant attack in the Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir on November 27 that left 12 people, including three army personnel dead, Singh said, "The mindset of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has changed, which is reflected in the high poll turnout. But Pakistan has not changed. Pakistan says the terror strikes here are by non-state actors. I want to ask Pakistan if the ISI is also a non-state actor. We know about the role of Pakistan state actors in destabilizing India."
"Although the ISIS was born out of Syria and Iraq, the Indian sub-continent cannot remain untouched by this menace and we need to understand this. It is also a matter of concern that some Indian youths have been attracted to the ISIS. But the government is committed to checking it," he added.
"The al-Qaida has formed a new wing called Qaida-al-Jihad for the Indian sub-continent with the intention to bring Bangladesh, parts of Assam, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir under one Islamic sub-continent. We are not taking the threats lightly," said the Union home minister.
He added that the need of the hour was to take these places under control. "This is a challenge and I am confident on your (police DGPs and the force) capabilities to keep the country safe and we will succeed," said Rajnath.
Referring to the October 2 blast in Burdwan in West Bengal where Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was allegedly involved, Singh said the incident shows that many foreign forces were using India's soil for their nefarious designs.
He also talked about the failed attempt by the South Asia wing of the al-Qaida to hijack a frigate of the Pakistan Navy and it plans to target American and Indian Naval ships through the Pakistani naval vessel. "They failed but what is of more concern for us is that some Pakistan Navy personnel were also involved in it," he said.
On the LWE issue, Singh said though it has reduced considerably, the Maoist problem persists in 10 states. "If it is going to be a problem for only one state, it is a challenge for us. Left-Wing extremism has to be put to an end at all cost. We are ready to talk, but cannot allow any violence to occur," he added.
He also asked the DGPs and IGPs to focus more on coastal security and pointed out that while the major coastlines and ports are always well-secured, there are over 200 minor ports and 1500 landing points which are still vulnerable.
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