Mumbai has its 9/11 – Burns, under Siege & Hostage Crisis

On November 26^th the citizens of Mumbai got a rude awaking to the grim face of terrorism. Even though this city has had its share of terror attacks – Bomb Blasts – in the past but today it was in the heart of the most secure (VVIP area & the most Posh locality) location, the chief ministers official residence is 100 meters from the area in conflict, Shattering the myth that there are some areas in your neighborhoods that are completely safe & protected from terrorists.

Most Surprising is the live feed you hear of the conversation between the hostage takers & the news anchor crew. From the way the conversation goes you tend to get the idea that these terrorists have no idea what they hope to achieve by their actions.

Reporter “How many of you are there?’

Terrorist “There are seven of us”

Reporter “why r u doing this?”

Terrorist “it is for the cause of our oppressed brothers & sisters everywhere”

Reporter “what r you demands?”

Terrorist “Release all the Mujahideens (in Indian Jails), and Muslims living in India should not be troubled”

The point to note is that;

1. They are not organized
2. They do not know names of who all are jailed up for their cause
3. They have demands that can not be fulfilled – not with surety
4. They do not want safe passage.

The last point is the most crucial as they do not plan to escape or more drastically have no hope of it. A desperate person can resort to desperate measures.

I feel the situation is only going to get worse…..

God Bless us All….