Terrorist plotting WC attack nabbed: Malik

Islamabad, Mar 24 (PTI) A terrorist plotting to target
the ongoing cricket World Cup has been arrested, according to
Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who claimed there was
a "serious attempt" to carry out a terror attack during the
tournament.
Malik, who did not identify the nationality or the
affiliation of the alleged terrorist, made the revelation at a
joint briefing with Interpol chief Ronald Noble here, saying
that the International Police Organisation had helped to
uncover the plot.
New Delhi had been informed of the plot, the Pakistan
Interior Minister said, also claiming that the Taliban had
spread its tentacles to India.
Malik said there were reports that the Taliban had
started their activities in India and that he had warned the
neighbouring country's government of this menace.
"Let's not forget that terrorists have got no boundary
or religion. There are several indications that the Taliban
have started their activities in India," Malik said addressing
the joint news conference with Noble.
"I am saying this on record and I have also informed
India. We must work together to stop the work of terrorists,"
Malik added, but did not give details of the Taliban's
"activities" in India.
Talking about the "serious attempt" at carrying out a
terrorist attack during the ongoing cricket tournament, he
said the arrested man had no connection with Pakistan and
information about the incident was being shared with India.
Noble too said a possible terrorist attack on the
World Cup was averted with Pakistan's help.
"Last week, with the help of Pakistan, we identified
and arrested the terrorist who had left Karachi... Thanks to
the cooperation (of Pakistan) and other countries, we were
able to make sure that the World Cup remains safe," he
contended.
Earlier this month, the Indian government had sounded
an alert about possible terror attacks during the World Cup
and had said that they had taken measures for the security of
the tournament.
Noble lauded Pakistan for collecting data on
terrorists and announced aid worth two million Euros.