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Indian Army General Slams Google Earth

An AP newswire article, via CNN, reports that:

Google Inc's free mapping program on the Internet compromises India's strategic infrastructure and the satellite imagery could be used for military purposes by adversaries, its army chief has been quoted as saying.

Google Earth, an Internet site launched last year, allows users to access satellite photos that show some sensitive locations in various countries.

"These satellite images compromise our sensitive and strategic sites," General J.J. Singh was cited as saying on Tuesday by the Indian Express newspaper. "This would give advantage to our adversaries."

posted by Fergie @ 4/04/2006 05:47:00 AM