The Top 20 Dangerous Places in the World, India among the Top 20 Dangerous Places in the World

In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Mumbai, India, which shook the world, a British government report has placed India among the top 20 most dangerous places to visit. This year, India witnessed maximum number of bomb blasts too. Here are the top 20 dangerous places in the world:

1. Iraq: The security situation in Iraq is very much volatile. The British foreign office has advised against all travel to Baghdad as well as a number of provinces including Basra and Kirkuk.

2. Afghanistan: Afghanistan has the highest threat of terrorism. Crimes like kidnapping, crimes, suicide attacks are the norm here. The foreign office(www.fco.gov.uk) strongly advises against all but essential travel to the country.

3. Chechnya: The foreign office has advised against all travel to Chechnya. Dagestan and Ingushetia because of the security situation in the North Caucasus.

4. South Africa: South Africa suffers from a high level of violent crimes, including rape and murder.

5. Jamaica: The capital of Jamaica, Kingston, has a bad reputation of gun crime and violence. Visitors are advised to remain vigilant in isolated rural areas and deserted beaches, even in daylight hours.

6. Sudan: The threat from indiscriminate terrorism is quite high in Sudan and the humanitarian situation is grim. The foreign office advises against all travel to a number of areas.

7. Thailand: Major political demonstrations and a temporary state of emergency have affected both of Bangkok's airports.

The other dangerous countries in the world are as follows(chronologically):

8. Colombia
9. Haiti
10. Eritrea
11. Congo
12. Liberia
13. Pakistan
14. Burundi
15. Nigeria
16.Zimbabwe
17. India
18. Mexico
19. Israel and Palestine
20. Lebanon

Also read: Is India heading the Iraq way?

The biggest terror attack in India, 100 killed-300 injured, ATS chief dead

Terrorists arrived by the sea from Machi Maar nagar, colaba, Mumbai and went directly to Leopold Cafe in South Mumbai at 9.15, on November 26' 2008 . It is believed that the terrorist split into groups of two and went to Oberoi Hotel, Taj Hotel, Cama Hospital and Mumbai CST. Seperate incidents of firing were reported in various parts of South Mumbai including the above places.



Two terrorists had captured a police van and ran away with it, openly firing at people. ATS chief Hemant Karkare died from gun shots in the encounter battle. Though the two terrorists who ran away with the police van were killed, terrorists were still holed up in Oberoi hotel and Taj taking people as hostages and shooting at people. Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte and noted encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar killed in an incident outside Mumbai's Cama hospital.There was also incidence of bomb blast in Vile Parle. At the point of writing, terrorists are still holding the city to hostage. The main intention of these terrorists seem to attack at foreign nationals in India, which is why they have attacked the seven start hotels. A group called Deccan Mujahideen have claimed responsibility for the terror attacks.

300 people have been injured while 100 are killed in the firing and blasts.

Bomb blasts and firing in Mumbai

At the time of writing, terrorists have taken control of Taj Mahal Hotel and Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai. There have been grenade blasts, firing and bombs fitted at Taj Mahal hotel. There have been blasts at Vile Parle, and firing at V.T. Station. At the time of writing, terrorists are firing from Capitol Cinema VT, Metro and Taj Mahal Hotel. About 5 people have been injured while one is dead. There have been blasts at Nariman Point also.

100 people are dead while 300 are injured.