J&K in next phase?

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, SEPT. 26. The British High Commissioner, Mr. Rob Young, hinted today that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir may be included in the next phase of the global fight against the menace.

``We have to look at a number of phases, the first being to track and bring to justice the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks on the U.S.,'' he said after meeting the Union Home Minister, Mr. L.K. Advani, here.

Replying to a query on cross-border terrorism afflicting Jammu and Kashmir, the British envoy said: ``The next phase will be a much bigger operation and broader exercise to tackle issues of terrorism worldwide.'' He added the U.S., Britain and other countries were determined that the campaign against terrorism was not allowed to be left by the side.

On his discussions with Mr. Advani, he said a number of aspects came up which were of crucial interest to the two countries. Some related to the current situation, global security scenario and the agreement between the two Prime Ministers, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee and Mr. Tony Blair, on close coordination for building an effective international coalition against terrorism.

Mr. Young's meeting with Mr. Advani came two days after a telephonic conversation between Mr. Vajpayee and Mr. Blair.

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