Question : THREAT OF TERRORIST ATTACKS

(a) whether there are any inputs regarding possible terrorist attacks in the country from foreign terrorist outfits including Lashkar-e-Taiyyaba (L-e-T);

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) whether any links have been established regarding involvement of Pakistan`s terrorist outfits in the Mumbai terror attacks, as also suggested by some foreign intelligence agencies;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has handed over any dossiers to the Government of Pakistan after the Mumbai terror attacks; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and response received thereon?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) & (b): As per available information, there are indications that Pakistan/ PoK based terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are active in organizing acts of terror. The Government has been, on a continuing basis, reviewing the security arrangements in the light of the emerging challenges, including terrorist incidents, and a number of significant steps have been taken to enhance the level of preparedness to counter terrorist incidents, to strengthen the intelligence and security apparatus, as well as the legislative and investigative provisions to counter terrorism.

(c) & (d): Investigation indicates that Mumbai Terror Attacks were orchestrated by Pak based LeT terrorists. After investigation chargesheet has been submitted against 38 persons including 35 absconders (all Pak nationals). The case is under trial.

(e) & (f): The Government has handed over to Pakistan evidence regarding involvement of Pak-nationals in the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks.