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NEW DELHI, Monday (AFP) A radical Hindu group said that it would disrupt a proposed ferry service between India's western port city of Bombay and Pakistan's Karachi because it would only assist Pakistan increase its intelligence network in India.

Speaking about the proposed ferry link Sanjay Nirupam, a member of parliament belonging to the Shiv Sena group, said "we will not allow it to happen".

"Already, Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence is having its network in India and with this new service, it would not only increase terrorism but burden our surveillance service," he said.

He added that "no extra opportunity and concession should be given to those who are waiting to destabilise the nation."

India blames Pakistan for backing the cross-border infiltration of militants into Indian Kashmir and an armed insurgency in the state, but Islamabad denies the claims and says it only extends moral and diplomatic support.

On Wednesday, India announced 12 proposals to improve relations between the countries, including the proposal to start the ferry service and reviving broken sporting links. Hindu radical groups have said that the Indian government should not attempt a peace process with Pakistan, but bring international pressure to stop the cross-border infiltration of militants.

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