12.1.2008
Walter JAYAWARDHANA
India's Defence Minister A.K. Antony has assured that no
fleeing Tamil Tiger terrorists escaping from the onslaught
of the Sri Lanka armed forces will be allowed to take shelter
in the coastal areas of India.
"There will be no compromise on the safety of the country",
he said addressing the DRDO Golden Jubilee celebrations
in India, referring to India's fear that Tamil Tigers would
once again become a trouble in India harming Indian citizens.
In the past a Tamil Tiger woman assassin, entered India
and killed Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and scores of other
Indian citizens near Chennai by exploding herself. Earlier,
there had been many more violent crimes perpetrated by the
Tamil Tigers on the soil of India.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony further stated that, the Indian
Navy was keeping a close watch on the coastal waters to
prevent any LTTE cadres moving into Indian territory in
the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka.
He added that all necessary steps have been taken to protect
the coastal areas and there would be no compromise on the
safety of Sri Lanka's neighbouring giant India.
Fears have been expressed over last week-end, especially
in South India that with the abrogation of the cease-fire
agreement between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan Government,
and the stepping up of action against the terrorist in the
northern region, armed Tamil terrorists might take shelter
in the coastal areas of India.
India's defence web further reporting on Antony's statements
said that he was also asked about the possibility of Pakistan
nuclear weapons falling into the hands of Jehadi elements
in that country. He said that Pakistan has taken measures
to safeguard its nuclear weapons and prevent them falling
into the hands of Jehadi forces in that country. We have
feedback concerning this, he said.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence |