Militants threaten Zubin Mehta concert in Kashmir Srinagar: After expression of displeasure for more than a week, the September 7 concert of noted music conductor Zubin Mehta has now come under militant threat. A national news agency received a joint statement from 3 militant organisations, threatening to target the show. The organisations, Al Nasireen, Shohada brigade and Farzandan-e-Mil lat, asked people to stay away from the concert or face dire consequences. The statement issued via fax has asked the German embassy to cancel the concert. Police sources believe that the organisations serve as a front for the Hizbul Mujahideen. “These names have surfaced many times in the past when top militant organisations didn’t want their names to come up,” said a senior police official. “About a decade ago, Al Nasireen used to claim responsibility for many killings and attacks,” he added. AG Mir, inspector general of police, says he is verifying the threats. Confirming that the news agency had received the fax, Mir said: “We received information sometime ago and are ascertaining if the threat is for real or some kind of mischief.” Mir, however, assured that adequate security measures are in place.(KNS
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:38:09 +0000
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