Indian police: revenge, jealousy drive terrorism hoaxes

Published 13 October 2011

Indian police are urging lawmakers to pass stricter laws that punish individuals who make fake terrorist threats via e-mail or phone; authorities say the majority of hoaxes are generated by jealous lovers or teenagers playing pranks; law enforcement agencies have been forced to devote a large portion of their time and resources to verify the authenticity of fake threats

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