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IS can't strike India directly despite threats, may go for inspired attacks

A renewed focus on IS threat in Indian sub-continent comes after over 250 people were killed last month in Sri Lanka in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks, for which IS has claimed responsibility

ISIS, India, Lucknow, ATS
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Arms, ammunition and other items recovered during a raid in Lucknow. File photo

Bhaswar Kumar New Delhi
A recent statement from an Islamic State (IS)-aligned group threatening attacks in India and Bangladesh and naming its new 'emir' (chief) in 'Bengal' does not point to the IS' official presence in India or its ability to directly strike targets in these countries, but authorities must remain vigilant as more 'IS-inspired' attacks are expected.

The renewed focus on the IS threat in the Indian sub-continent comes after over 250 people were killed last month in Sri Lanka in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks, for which IS has claimed responsibility. Terrorist activity watchdog SITE Intelligence Group has also said that for

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