Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: President Patil receives a terror mail

Sunday, October 12, 2008

President Patil receives a terror mail

THE STATE authorities in Pune received an email carrying a threat to target President Pratibha Patil on her on-going visit to the city.
“An e-mail carrying a threat to target President Pratibha Patil during her on-going Pune visit, has been received by the state authorities,” an official said on Sunday (October 12).
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The official also revealed that the mail claims that the attackers may come in ’any disguise’. He also added that the mail was sent by an unidentified person or source.
Her security has been tightened following the threat, the official said.
Patil arrived in Pune on Friday (October 10) on a four-day visit and is scheduled to inaugurate the Common Wealth Youth Games in the city on Sunday. This will be the first Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Asia. Over 1,300 athletes and 350 officials from 71 countries are participating in the games.

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.