Terrorist attacks in Mumbai, 26th November 2008
People have died. Human beings have died. I am sick of the news, the micro-blogging, the opinionated monologues and incessant negativism. Everyone who is anyone seems to have covered the ‘event’ with accurate news as well a rumors. There have been photographs from the brave Vinu and then the entire planet’s news channels and newspapers descended on Mumbai. Thanks Vinu and I’m sure this will reward you well. A part of me is envious that you did this and I was unable to. The other parts of me are glad I did not see it first hand.
I am thankful for the Indian Armed Forces – Army and Navy on the scene and the Air Force in the background – for being there. I feel for the officers who have not rested in the last 48 hours and counting.
I am sad. Leopold’s is a cafe I’ve hung out at hundreds of times when I lived in Mumbai. I am sad that I was not there to help. The only support I have been fortunate enough to have been allowed to lend [ and I'm sure he didn't need it ] was and is to a very close friend who is a Naval Officer, by texting him pretty much all night yesterday as he sailed, patrolling the Arabian Sea.
I am glad that the people I know in Mumbai, are safe. And I feel terrible for the people who lost their lives – people I did not know – their families, their friends – their lives. The pointlessness is overwhelming.
And I can do pretty much nothing about it.
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so sorry to hear that! take care–
I’ve been watching NDTV to get all updates about the situation there.. NDTV, Thank you for the coverage…
BUT, I ALSO SEE THAT NDTV REPORTERS ARE SHOWING THEIR STUPIDITY OVER AND OVER AGAIN BY REVEALING ACTUAL STATUS OF THE OPERATION GOING ON..
It is true every viewer is keen to know latest info about a situation like this and it make them thrilled to see live picture.. But, its really making it difficult to do their operation..
Now, NDTV has started to show their images with few minutes of delay(as they say)..
But, This is a mini-War and It’ll be best to all those forces doing the operation.. if NDTV can just announce only the info revealed by who ever the authority taking care of the situation.. (By showing the Commandos Airdrop, even these Terrorist will easily findout from which ways they are getting resistances from and how many carders are coming towards them..)
PLS NDTV.. keep everything u see RECORDED and Show after this situation is completely OVER.. (PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PROVE THAT YOU DELIVER THE NEWS FIRST)
-A Viewer (NDTV)
Absolutely NDTV news reporters are showing there stupidity, after the shooting from the hijacked police vehicle, instead of helping injured people they are trying to film the video’s, NDTV news reports are first news reporters and then human beings and then INDIANS.
NDTV should be more resposible journalist
From the 3 days of TV about the Mumbai terrorist attack, I did not see even one policeman or commando equipped with a clear bullet-proof riot shield. In every terror or ransom situation in the west, the police are always behind riot shields. India needs to spend lots of their money on equipping the police with riot shields and communication equipment. I see on Sky News right now that a policeman was in Leopolds. He said he was shot 3 times and lucky to be alive. He had a wooden cane, the Islamic Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists had automatic guns and grenades. There was a massive communication failure between the coast guard and Navy. They had acquired the intelligence but did not act on it.
Wednesday night, Mumbai, India found itself the target of a ferocious terrorist attack,
and the situation remains unresolved even now, three days later. According to
reports, upwards of 60 young men entered Mumbai in small inflatable boats on
Wednesday night, carrying bags filled with weapons and ammunition, and spread out
to nine locations to begin their attacks.
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Mumbai, With Sincere Hopes, Thoughts and Humble Prayers
I would like to extend my sincere sympathies and condolences to the bereaved Families and prayers and thoughts to all affected by the brutal attacks in Mumbai
This is totally unfair; innocent Lives being cruelly snatched by perpetrators of such condemnable actions
“When” will the perpetrators of such condemnable actions ever understand that by committing such actions, they are literally committing the very most sinful of actions!
It only leaves one more confused, perplexed and wondering in amazement with so many questions unanswered as to Why, Why and Why are such actions taking place? What do the perpetrators achieve?
Why don’t they realize and understand that the World needs Peace, Love, Progress and Prosperity; that when they first contribute and invest in Peace and Love can they expect to reciprocate likewise, “When” will they ever learn?
Life is extremely Precious and when the perpetrators just take decisions and commit unforgivable actions; they only foster more repulsion and disgust at what they are seeking to demonstrate.
By committing such actions, they are only creating more hatred for themselves primarily; as well as further distancing and surrounding themselves with a vicious circle of further infinite hatred
At this crucial moment, where we stand at the cross roads of doing our very best to comprehend the reasons for these condemnable actions; it is sincerely Hoped that decisive resolutions are identified whereby they are able to facilitate an effective mitigation right from the core roots of these elements, where they emerged.
“Understanding” the core elements relating to this process is one of the strategic and instrumental keys in effectively managing and regulating the process instead of solely combatting since the first process is to establish a platform upon which a firm foundation could be built; the foundation of Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity
It is pursuing an hopeful and practical process; whereby anticipating, innovating and embarking onto pursuing a practical approach for adeptly and resolutely dealing with such type of condemnable actions is being encouraged; Alas what has occurred cannot be recuperated, but the sacrifice that has been made by several innocent victims over the years reminds us and encourages us to stringently identify resolutions that could effectively harness the various factors effectively and implement a resolute approach in dealing / combatting with such condemnable actions decisively and practically.
It is more easily said than done; but every step taken in the direction of seeking to identify each resolution is essential and imminently approaching
Evolution is testament and holds evidential records of various events that have occurred and it is our duty to educate and inspire the concerned to seek to “Recognize” and “Understand” the immense potential value of each and every Life, since Life is extremely Precious and Splendid; and can “NEVER” be snatched away by these type of cowardly actions on any pretext or instance whatsoever.
Each and Everyone has the rightful privilege to Live and cannot become subject to what perpetrators of such condemnable actions think and decide, it is absolutely very wrongful, punishable to the maximum possible extents and unpardonable; (Although the deviation is there when reference is made to referring to the aspect of punishment, it is but natural that when all steps that are taken to make the concerned understand the significance and importance of reality and when they refuse to understand and persistently seek to establish their own agendas, then in such contexts, this is NOT permissible since there has to be Universal Harmony, Peace and Love that is accorded contentious precedence and pre dominance since the Universe provides us and bestows us each and every Moment with the very finest of virtues but when there is an interruption or attempts made by perpetrators to change the course of what is being manifested Universally, then the perpetrators are naturally SUBJECT to pay a price for their irresponsible actions, face the consequences; they need to be accountable and responsible and essentially “Understand” that defying the Universal Principles, The Laws of Nature is having a price that NEEDS to be paid)
It is not only retribution alone, it is fairness where no sides are taken, but what is just and unjust; since Nature never discriminates or favors one over another; but tends to remind and make one aware time and again that it makes one pay for one’s wrong deeds whether now or later; but definitely has its own way of compensating those that have been made to endure and face unfortunate events due to the mindless actions taken by perpetrators; the distinguishing of those that are right and those that are wrong is already being journalized / recorded and will seek accountability accordingly.
I shall summarize the above comments on this note since it is an extensive appeal that consistently seeks to kindle the Hope for establishing Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity; If a reference has been made to certain tendencies that reflect accountability, this is natural, since every action that is taken is linked and bound to result in a reaction; so every action that is taken must be carefully assessed and taken explicitly on the basis of establishing Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity; it is the pursuit of a mutual process and not solely for suiting one’s agenda alone!
With sincere Hopes, Thoughts and Humble Prayers,
Vashi Ram Chandi
It’s really sad. It should stop now. Enough is Enough. Our government must make sure that it doesn’t happen again. We salute the courage and patience of India but how long? We need to wake up some day. We need to learn someday that it’s not just about patience, it’s also about battle.
Let us not become a victim of ongoing tolerance. Let’s not sing the old song of “Ahimsha”. Slowly and steadily we are getting used to. Each and every attack has compelled us to go on back foot, to become more defensive. Let’s shake our soul, our mind and our body. Let’s understand the simple thing, “we can’t avoid confrontation”. We need to face it, challenge it, and do it proactively before it’s too late.
I wrote my detailed thought at http://ambuj.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/is-baar-yahi-tay-kiya-hai-do-it-now/
We have all been thinking of those in Mumbai and those connected with the victims. Humanity is strangers united in caring about strangers.
I saw it on TV, and it was horrible. Why would somebody do that? It’s so…inhuman.
After 2 months, Mumbai is back to normalcy but the incident will continue to haunt its citizens.
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