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To: Bald Eagle who wrote (9826)	11/4/2001 1:05:24 PM
From: Lola	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27666

Militants plan to use unpiloted toy planes to hit VIP targets SUMIR KAUL New Delhi, November 04, 15:27 Pakistan's ISI has directed the militants operating in Kashmir to use explosive-laden 'toy-plane' to hit VIPs in the state and the national capital, official sources said here. Following some confessions by arrested militants and wireless intercepts about the use of 'toy-plane,' intelligence agencies were making necessary reviews of securities provided to VIPs, the sources said. Taking a cue from the method adopted by the militants during the September 11 attacks, the sources said Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has been carrying out a series of suicide attacks in Kashmir, is reported to be planning such attacks on the VIPs in New Delhi. The intelligence agencies have also flashed messages to various state capitals in order to gather more information on this novel modus-operandi besides passing on a word of caution. 'Toy-plane' is the new armoury which has the capacity of carrying 10-15 kg of explosive material. The plane takes a trajectory path and can hit the target within a range of 300 metres and can be operated by a remote control. Some security measures had already been taken to prevent any such attack, the sources said, but admitted that more strict vigil is required. The sources said these novel methods were being used as the ISI conduits were unable to penetrate the security in any part of the country. Some militants, caught at the border, have revealed that the ISI was desperately trying to create havoc in New Delhi and was planning to adopt such measures. The militants disclosed that the new chief of ISI was trying to create some disturbance in the capital in order to ease the pressure from domestic criticism, the sources said. Meanwhile, amidst reports of Pakistan-based militants planning suicide attacks on important personalities, security agencies has again reviewed the security of home minister L.K. Advani, defence minister George Fernandes and Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah. A close watch is being kept on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah as some intercepts suggested that militants might try to carry out a "massive suicide attack" on him in Srinagar or Jammu. (with PTI) thenewspapertoday.com