George Fernandes, India's defence minister, claimed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency was responsible for the attack, which Pakistan denied.

ECONOMIST: Not yet peace, but something like it

Mr Hoon is due to travel on to India, where he will meet India's defence minister George Fernandes and Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.

BBC: Hoon urges UK terror vigilance

Defence Minister George Fernandes sought to calm the atmosphere in the capital.

BBC: An ambulance outside parliament

The scandal forced the resignation of the then Indian defence minister George Fernandes who has also been accused of allegedly manipulating procurement of the Hawk trainer.

BBC: Indian arms scandal threatens BAE deal

Then on Feb. 21, he accused Defense Minister George Fernandes of plotting his ouster and failing to take action against arms dealers allegedly linked to Vice Adm.

CNN: A STORM OVER SECURITY

Hours before Mr Powell landed in Delhi, the new Indian Defence Minister, George Fernandes, warned that India would be ruthless and would stop at nothing in facing the enemy.

BBC: Analysis: India firm over Kashmir