Ignoring American advisory, ex-prez Bush in Mumbai

George W Bush, entourage to stay on 12th and 13th floor of Taj Mahal Hotel

George W Bush, entourage to stay on 12th and 13th floor of Taj Mahal Hotel

While the US consulate has issued an advisory, warning its citizens against visiting India in the wake of the first anniversary of 26/11 attacks, former US president George W Bush has made plans to be in Mumbai over the weekend.

"Bush is in India to deliver a lecture at a privately organised two-day leadership summit on October 30-31 in Delhi and will be in Mumbai over the weekend," said a source from the US consulate.

In Mumbai, Bush and his team will stay on the 12th and 13th floor of the Taj Mahal Hotel.

But Bush seems to have ignored his country's advisory, which states, "The US Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India.
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The Day that was: The US warning comes in the wake of the upcoming anniversary of 26/11.

Terrorists and their sympathisers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack targets where Americans or Westerners are known to congregate or visit."

Citing the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai, the consulate in its advisory also informed its citizens that
hotels and other public places are attractive targets for terrorist groups.

Bush's Security

BUSH will be guarded by two police inspectors, four assistant PIs, six sub-inspectors and 58 constables. Other than this, over 30 police personnel will guard the Taj.

Attack warning

The recent US consulate warning comes days after the FBI busted a plot by Pakistan-based terrorist outfit LeT to carry out attacks in India using an American.

The FBI, on Wednesday, accused David Coleman Headley (49), who was arrested earlier this month with a Canadian of Pakistan origin, of being in close contact with LeT leaders and helping the outfit in planning a terror attack in India.

Press Note ( Dateu00a0u00a0 30th October, 2009 (Friday)

In view of the visit of VVIP to Mumbai City onu00a0 31st Oct & 1st Nov, 2009u00a0 traffic movements on the following roads at the time mentioned thereof, will be regulated and diverted. Road users are requested to take note and plan their travel accordingly.
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On 31st Oct, 2009
( 14.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs )

Military Camp Junction (Vakola), Kalina Junction, Vidhyanagri Junction, Hansbhugra Road, Western Express Highway up to Bandra-Worli Sea Link Road Bridge, Khan Abdul Gafar Khan Road, Dr.

Annie Besant Road, Haji Ali Junction, Pedder Road, Babulnath Road, Bandstand Junction, up to Mantralaya Junction, Cooperage Road, BEST Marg( Colaba),P. Ramchandani Marg.

On 1st Nov, 2009
( Approx. 07.00 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs )

P. Ramchandani Marg, BEST Marg( Colaba), Cooperage Road, Mantralaya Junction, Air India Junction, N.S Road up to Bandstand Junction, Babulnath Road, Pedder Road, Haji Ali Junction, Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gafar Khan Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link Bridge, Western Express Highway up to Hans Bhugra Junction, Vidhyanagari Junction, Kalina Junction, Military Camp Junction (Vakola).
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To avoid inconvenience and delay in traffic please use the below mentioned alternative roads likeu00a0Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim L.J. Road, J.J. Flyover Bridge, S.V Road,u00a0 etc
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During the VVIP Movements traffic police will be deployed for guiding the motorists at strategic locations. Road users are requested to follow instructions of the traffic police and cooperate for smooth traffic movements.

For details please visit our website www.trafficpolicemumbai.org and brief information on VMS Displays at key locations all over the city. For regular traffic free SMS ALERTSu00a0 type join trafficeast/trafficcity/trafficwest at 567 678

Press Note ( Dateu00a0u00a0 30th October, 2009 (Friday)

In view of construction of flyover Bridge from Maheshwari Udyan North gate to end of Mehta Bridgeu00a0 ( Aurora Bridge ) andu00a0 in order to facilitate smooth flow of traffic and safety of people following traffic regulations will be made effective till the completion of flyover on Dr. B.A. Road.

"No Parking " for all type of vehicles on either sides of Bhau Daji Road from it's Jn. with Maheshwariu00a0 Udyan to it's jn. with Dr.Ambedkar Circle. From 07.00 to 23.00 hrs.

The Traffic Police would also be placing Directional Boards to guide the motorist/ pedestrians besides Traffic Police Staff being posted at these places to render assistance, and to ensure that lowest inconvenience is caused to the road users.