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Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert
« on: August 04, 2019, 02:54:08 am »
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Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert

Tourists wait for buses to leave Kashmir on August 3 Image copyright Getty Images
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Thousands of people, including tourists and Hindu pilgrims, are leaving Indian-administered Kashmir after local officials issued a security alert.

Indian authorities warned of a "terror threat" against Hindu pilgrims heading to the Amarnath shrine.

Militants backed by Pakistan were planning an attack on the annual pilgrimage, officials have said.

Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-49222571

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Re: Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert
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Re: Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2019, 02:13:26 am »
I disagree.  Circle gets the square.