General Resources on Terrorism: India


All Five Hijackers Have Been Identified  (http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jan/06ia.htm)
Rediff.com Inc. offers the full text of the January 6, 2000 article entitled "All Five Hijackers Have Been Identified." The Indian government has identified five hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane that travelled from Kandahar to Afghanistan. The article includes photographs of the hijackers and lists their names.
 
Antecedents of Ramzi Ahmed Yousef  (http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/terrorism/tr%5F1996%5F10%5F001%5Fs.html)
Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India features information about the terrorist Ramzi Ahmed Yousef. Ramzi Yousef was tried and convicted for the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City during 1993.
 
Explosions in Tashkent, the Background  (http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/terrorism/tr%5F1999%5F03%5F001.html)
Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA), located in New Delhi, India, offers the full text of the March 8, 1999 article entitled "Explosions in Tashkent, The Background," written by B. Raman. Six car bomb explosions occurred on February 16, 1999 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Raman discusses the possible suspects for the bombings, as no one has yet to claim responsibility.
 
India: Prime Minister's Address to the Nation on Terrorist Attacks on the United States  (http://www.indianembassy.org/special/cabinet/Primeminister/pm%5Fseptember%5F14%5F2001.htm)
The Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., presents the transcript of an address delivered by the Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1926- ) to the Indian nation on September 14, 2001. The theme of the address was the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. In his speech Vajpayee noted that he had assured U.S. President George W. Bush (1946- ) that India would cooperate with the United States in the global war on terrorism.
 
International Anthrax Scare  (http://www.prospect.org/webfeatures/2001/10/rayman-read-a-10-18.html)
Alyssa R. Rayman-Read and Cara Feinberg present "The International Anthrax Scare," an article offering commentary on the war against terrorism and the anthrax scare. The authors highlight news concerning the opinions of the leaders, press, and public of various countries worldwide, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Israel. Links to related sites are available. This article originally appeared in the October 18, 2001 issue of "The American Prospect" and is provided online by the American Prospect, Inc.
 
Oklahoma Bombing: Press Commentaries.  (http://www.well.com/user/oink/oinksweb/snippets/gov/fur-othe.htm)
Provides a collection of press commentaries from all over the world on the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, by Timothy McVeigh and his accomplice Terry Nichols. Includes commentaries from India, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Nigeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
 
Osama Bin Laden: Rumblings in Afghanistan  (http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/terrorism/tr%5F1998%5F12%5F001%5Fs.html)
The Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India think tank presents the article "Osama Bin Laden: Rumblings in Afghanistan," written by B. Raman and published on December 22, 1998. Raman discusses the rumors that there was an unsuccessful revolt against Afghan Muslim cleric and Taliban spiritual leader Mullah Muhammed Omar (c.1959- ) in 1998. The revolt is reported to have taken place after the United States bombed the terrorist camps of Saudi Arabian exile and suspected terrorist Osama Bin Laden (1957- ) on August 20, 1998.
 
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Air India Bombing Disaster.  (http://www.airindia.istar.ca/)
Describes the investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) into the terrorist bombing of Air India Flight 182 in Canada which killed 329 people. Recounts the history of the investigation and offers a reward to anyone who can provide evidence resulting in the conviction of those responsible for the bombing. Contains a table of demographics of the victims noting their religion, nationality, and age. Posts contact information for the RCMP headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, via street address and telephone number.
 
Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India  (http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra.html)
Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India is an independent research institute in New Delhi, India, which focuses on peace and conflict studies, political risk, terrorism and security-related issues pertinent to the South Asian context. SAPRA India analyzes trends in the military, external, political, and economic fronts that could impact India at the strategic level.
 
South Asia terrorism portal  (http://www.satp.org/)
Excellent resource on terrorist groups and government anti-terrorism activities in South Asia that presents complete news, reports, essays and other resources. Resources are arranged by country with a particular focus on local conflicts within India in states such as Manipur, Assam, Nagaland, Punjab and Mizoram. Includes the journal, Faultlines (.pdf ; all volumes archived), book abstracts, bibliographies, an annotated list of publications, and government documents. Includes the weekly South Asia Intelligence Review, which summarizes recent terrorism-related news (July 2002- ). Headlines archived from December 2000. Keyword search function.
 
Terrorism Related Articles  (http://www.subcontinent.com/sapra/terrorism/terrorism.html)
Security and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India is a think tank based in New Delhi, India. SAPRA India and K Media Private Ltd. offer a collection of articles concerning terrorism. The emphasis of the articles is on topics of interest to India.
 

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