US says terror attacks may be imminent in India, warns citizens

WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (AFP) - The United States on Monday warned that terrorist attacks on US interests may be imminent in the Indian cities on New Delhi and Mumbai and said it would temporarily close some diplomatic offices in Mumbai as a precaution.
"Based on information received by the US government, terrorists may be planning attacks on US interests in India in the near future," the US embassy in New Delhi and consulate in Mumbia said in twin notices to Americans.
"Although not specific, the information suggests that an attack could be aimed at US interests in the cities of New Delhi or Mumbai (Bombay)," said the notices, copies of which were provided to AFP in Washington by the State Department.

11/23/2004 04:02 GMT - AFP