Agencies New Delhi, Nov 6: Defence Minister AK Antony has said that unless Pak takes active steps against terror, it is difficult to improve bilateral relations. Accusing Pakistan of maintaining double standards, Antony said that there are evidences to prove that the terror infrastructure in Pakistan is still intact. "There are various terrorists groups operating from Pakistan, but despite our repeated requests all terrorist camps are intact. Many of them are in the vicinity of their army bases. It is a matter of concern and worry to us," Antony said on the sidelines of a function here. "Unless Pakistan makes serious and convincing efforts, it won't help in improving our relations with Pakistan. We are not lowering our guard, we are eternally vigilant and if something happens we will act accordingly," he said in response to a question about what would India's reaction be in case of another terrorist attack. Stating that there was a real and continuous security threat, the minister said: "We are here to defeat their attempts." India has blamed Pakistan for not taking any serious action against terrorists operating from its soil after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Asked about reports of the Lashkar-e-Taiba targeting the National Defence College (NDC) and elite boarding schools in India, Antony said: "We know very well that there are forces who now and then are creating problems in India. We are making all out precautions not only in NDC but across the country." Admitting that the decision of not sending Services team to play Ranji match in Srinagar was wrong he said that "it was an error of judgement at lower level."
No info on Headley from Pak: PM New Delhi: The FBI has admitted that it has been in touch with Pakistan as it investigates the terror attacks that were allegedly being planned by David Coleman Headley and top operatives of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). But on Friday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, "Well, to the extent that I have information, I don't think this Headley affair, we have received any information from the Pakistan side." Headley was arrested in Chicago by the FBI last month, along with Tahhawaur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian. Headley, an American citizen who spent considerable time in Pakistan met Rana there. The FBI says that it has evidence to suggest that Headley was planning a terror strike against Delhi, specifically at the National Defence College. An Indian team of intelligence officials is now in America interrogating Headley. But the Pakistani angle could be new source of tension. On Friday, when asked if the government accepts there is Pakistani connection to Headley's plot, Home Minister P Chidambaram responded decisively, "Of course there is...that's why the FBI has named it in its affidavit and two people have been arrested."
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