PTI
Sivaganga, Mar 16: Asserting that India was more secured now than it was three months ago, Union home minister P Chidambaram on Sunday warned that the country's reply to any attack on its territory like the one in Mumbai "will be severe".
Addressing a meeting in his constituency Sivaganga, he said the country's safety and security would be further strengthened.
Paramilitary forces, army and police were being given more equipments and arms to ensure total safety and security of India.
He said India was surrounded by Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangaladesh and Pakistan, which were facing various problems and Indian army is in a state of preparedness.
"India is the only country where candle of democracy is spreading light."