India hails Britains ban on terror groups

India has welcomed Britain's ban on 21 fundamental organisations from operating from its soil.

The banned groups include the Lashkar-e-Taiba Islamic guerrilla group, which has waged a separatist was in India's Jammu and Kashmir state.

New Delhi, says it believes this measure will contribute significantly in strengthening the international community's resolve to combat terrorism.

The ban also includes Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels, the group has an office in London and in Paris.

2/03/01 6:01:49 | ABC Radio Australia News

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