US advisory for its citizen on terror attacks routine: HM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram
Monday termed as "routine" the latest advisory by the US
authorities asking their citizens to be alert while visiting
India in the wake of possible terror strikes.
Addressing the monthly press conference here, he said,
"These are routine advisories issued by the US from time to
time."
"They have issued in the past also. In 2009, they have
issued in two-three occasions. I don't think it was based on
any new information nor do I think that it was intended to
send any alarm signal. I think it was a routine advisory and
it should seen as such," the Home Minister said.
The US had on January 30 advised its nationals to be alert
during their travel to India in the coming months.
"The Department of State alerts US citizens on ongoing
security concerns in India. The US government continues to
receive information that terrorist groups may be planning
attacks in India," the US State Department had said in its
latest terror alert.
Noting that 26/11 Mumbai attacks provide a vivid reminder
that hotels, markets and other public places are especially
targeted by terrorist groups, the State Department had asked
its nationals to always practise good security, maintain a
heightened situational awareness and a low profile. PTI ACB
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