800 terror cells in India, says National Security Advisor

The National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan confirmed the unearthing of 800 terror cells operating with external support by intelligence agencies. In an interview with a newspaper from Singapore, he indicated that several of these modules are "not entirely foreign." He said, "Clearly, there is some kind of organisation we have to find out if that organisation is localised or there is an external group or module operating… We are concerned that there is a great deal of external inspiration and support, we are also concerned and are looking at a mastermind within the country." Without naming any country, Narayanan said that there was inspiration as well as support from abroad for terrorist activities being carried out in India.

Times of India, August 12, 2008.