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Rice to Jet to Mumbai as India Talks War

India security raised to 'war level' as Pakistan shifts troops

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 1, 2008 5:28 AM CST

(Newser) – US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is preparing to fly to India as the Indian government yesterday raised its security to "war level," proclaiming it has proof that Pakistan played a role in the Mumbai terror attacks that killed more than 170 people. Pakistan has responded by threatening to end military operations against the Taliban and is readying troops for an "unwanted conflict" with its bigger neighbor, reports the Guardian.

The Pakistani government has insisted that no "state institutions" played a part in the attacks. But Lashkar-e-Taiba, the radical group fingered by Indian authorities, has significant relationships with Pakistani security. Lashkar-e-Taiba opposes India's control of Kashmir. A major aim of Rice's trip will be to ease tensions between the nations. "There will be discussions about how to move forward," said a State Department spokesman.

Demonstrators march down Market Street in San Francisco yesterday with signs and the Indian flag in condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Demonstrators march down Market Street in San Francisco yesterday with signs and the Indian flag in condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.   (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
The widow of a policeman grieves at a prayer meeting yesterday to pay tribute to Mumbai's policemen who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
The widow of a policeman grieves at a prayer meeting yesterday to pay tribute to Mumbai's policemen who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai.   (AP Photo/Gautam Singh)
Supporters of a Pakistani religious group express their support for the army and condemn Indian authorities after Mumbai attacks at a rally yesterday in Lahore, Pakistan.
Supporters of a Pakistani religious group express their support for the army and condemn Indian authorities after Mumbai attacks at a rally yesterday in Lahore, Pakistan.   (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Mumbai residents hold a candle light vigil and protest after deadly terror attacks on their city.
Mumbai residents hold a candle light vigil and protest after deadly terror attacks on their city.   (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
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