NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Not ruling out the possibility of spillover effect of the "very serious" situation in Pakistan, India today said its defence forces are prepared to meet any challenge and expressed confidence that any threat, including that from Taliban, would be neutralized. "The situation in Pakistan is very serious and terrorism is spreading," Defence Minister AK Antony told reporters here when asked to comment on developments in the neighbouring country and Taliban threat to attack India. Asked whether the Taliban threat was a cause for concern for India, he said, "We are always prepared to meet any challenge to our territorial integrity and national security from any quarter. Our security forces are keeping eternal vigilance". Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor did not rule out the possibility of spillover effect of developments in Pakistan. (PTI)
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