Indian army chief says al-Qaeda active in Kashmir

Meanwhile, Indian army chief Vij told reporters during a trip to the restive region Saturday that al-Qaeda was active in the area.

"There is a presence of al-Qaeda militants in Kashmir," Vij told reporters in the state's winter capital Jammu.

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It is not the first time Indian officials have made the claim. Last year, Defence Minister George Fernandes also said al-Qaeda was operating in Indian Kashmir.