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Afghanistan/South Asia

India arrests two for raising money for Al Qaeda

2005-08-19

KOLKATA: Police in eastern India said on Thursday they were questioning two men arrested in connection with distributing leaflets and raising money for an organisation which had Al Qaeda as part of its name. The flyers explained in Urdu that the money would be used by 'mujahideen' (holy warriors) fighting in support of Muslims around the world. The coupons were sold under the name of Mujahideen Al Qaeda Pacific International.

I wonder if this is the same bunch they had the other day or another bunch?

Posted by:Fred

#5 on the other hand, they can be Pakistani, couldn't they? I believe, I did say "potential Pakistani."

You're right. There are now tens of thousands of illegal pakistani immigrants living in India. During the recent cricket test series, a large number of "fans" never went back.
Most illegals are probably economic migrants but will be vulnerable to the call to jihad.

And yes, the Indian police and IB (intelligence bureau) are quite effective.

Posted by: john 2005-08-19 15:20

#4 I never said that Urdu wasn't not an official language of India. I know that in Kolkata, there are three main languages, Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu.

I just simply made a statement that Urdu is an official language of Pakistan. You are right, they are not necessarily Pakistani immigrants. Also, on the other hand, they can be Pakistani, couldn't they? I believe, I did say "potential Pakistani."

My point is that Kolkata is 15% ~~poor~~ Muslim and its an recruiting rich environment. Speaking Urdu gives the Muslims in Kolkata advantage when end up in Pakistan for terrorist training via ~~Haj~~ Saudi Arabia.

I want to give lots of credit to the Indian police. I think they averted a huge disaster.

Posted by: Poison Reverse 2005-08-19 15:01

#3 Urdu is an official Indian language and is quite commonly used in parts of the country (esp Punjab). Cities like Calcutta with large immigrant populations will have tens of thousands of Urdu speakers, not necessarily illegal Pakistani immigrants.
India's PM gave a speech recently which he wrote himself. It was written in chaste Urdu.

Posted by: john 2005-08-19 14:31

#2 Kolkata is a mixed city like Bombay, but 95% of the people speak the Bengali language. If these two were passing out flyers in the Urdu language, then there are targeting to create a potential Pakistani cell in India. Urdu language is the native language of Pakistan.

The rule is simple. The young Pakistani in Kolkata who is willing to donate to the mujahideen, then he is a strong candidate for a senior level position and therefore a potential terrorist or homicide bomber is recurited, within India.

The truth is the status of "senior level" means nothing. Bottomline, this is excellent work from people on the ground. I believe the Indian police nipped a terrorist cell in its infancy. Indian agencies don't put up walls. All agencies will work together to eliminate threats from within.

In India, God comes first and the flag is second in line.

Posted by: Poison Reverse 2005-08-19 11:22

#1 Sounds like a scam. Pacific International?

Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2005-08-19 07:57

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