Lot of is written on this topic and the media has covered almost all aspects of this terror attack. In my opinion to some extent media has shown some maturity. Though somewhere they have repeated the same question "What you feel....." which is actually ridiculous.
But here I will like to say something else.
It is learnt that they arrived Mumbai by boat. Gujarat Government has warned Maharashtra Government of terror attack. What did Maharashtra Government did ? When the terrorists attacked CST railway station (formerly known as VT station), police were present there and wanted to face terrorists, but they were armed with a lathi (Bamboo sticks) only. Did the government want them to fight terror with a stick ? Weapons used by terrorists were highly advanced. One of the police staff present at the hotel Taj operation, said to the writer of this article that there were not even 50 bullet proof jackets available for the force. If you have seen the operation of Hotel Taj, commandos covering the hotel from outside were not provided with helmets even. Is budget the problem for investments in jackets and helmets ? I have the suggestion. If ministers are forced to live like a layman without any security guards, petrol cars, other allowances. Then India can save such a big amount that India can declare a war with Pakistan.
The coastal guards have failed in their duty. A sailor from Navsari had faxed the names of possible supporters of terrorists. For your knowledge, during off season some sailors work as detective and if any unknown boat is found their area they inform the government. Even warning from them was ignored, what if a layman gives any information. I know it is impossible to search each and every person for 24 hours. But it is not difficult to trace if you have clues from local people. Only will is needed to do the job. Two patrolling boats are useless as no drivers are appointed to run the boats. Isn't it surprising ?
The terrorists may not be able to move with loads of the quantity of weapons they had. Did they get the arms from some guest already present at hotel? In Taj and Oberoi bags of guests are not checked as the guests are VIP. They may have gathered the arms in small quantity and handed over when their friends attacked the hotels. On repeatedly guaranteed by the hotel staff that the commandos are at the door, open the door and come down with commandos, some guests didn't open the door. Were they protecting the terrorists ? Thereafter they were set free by the commandos and were let go as they were VIPs.
Every time when India is attacked, Government says we will do this and that. Then everything is forgotten easily. In 1993 when bomb blasts rocked Mumbai for the first time in its history, the weapons were reached Mumbai through the same route which was used for recent attacks. So after 1993 blasts, even the staff on this route was quite liberal.
As it is time for the election, resignations of CM of Maharashtra, Home Minister of center are accepted. But is this the solution ? Few of the ministers stated as usual. We will boldly face terrorism. Terrorism can't break us. Who faces the terrorism ? Ministers. NO. A layman who has to be out of home for his bread on the very next day after such incidents. Ministers need not move out for earnings. They get salary and unofficial income even when they are at home. There were 4 MPs present at Hotek Taj when it was attacked. Around 80 were killed in the attack, why not even one of the MPs ?
Think it over and post comments.
But here I will like to say something else.
It is learnt that they arrived Mumbai by boat. Gujarat Government has warned Maharashtra Government of terror attack. What did Maharashtra Government did ? When the terrorists attacked CST railway station (formerly known as VT station), police were present there and wanted to face terrorists, but they were armed with a lathi (Bamboo sticks) only. Did the government want them to fight terror with a stick ? Weapons used by terrorists were highly advanced. One of the police staff present at the hotel Taj operation, said to the writer of this article that there were not even 50 bullet proof jackets available for the force. If you have seen the operation of Hotel Taj, commandos covering the hotel from outside were not provided with helmets even. Is budget the problem for investments in jackets and helmets ? I have the suggestion. If ministers are forced to live like a layman without any security guards, petrol cars, other allowances. Then India can save such a big amount that India can declare a war with Pakistan.
The coastal guards have failed in their duty. A sailor from Navsari had faxed the names of possible supporters of terrorists. For your knowledge, during off season some sailors work as detective and if any unknown boat is found their area they inform the government. Even warning from them was ignored, what if a layman gives any information. I know it is impossible to search each and every person for 24 hours. But it is not difficult to trace if you have clues from local people. Only will is needed to do the job. Two patrolling boats are useless as no drivers are appointed to run the boats. Isn't it surprising ?
The terrorists may not be able to move with loads of the quantity of weapons they had. Did they get the arms from some guest already present at hotel? In Taj and Oberoi bags of guests are not checked as the guests are VIP. They may have gathered the arms in small quantity and handed over when their friends attacked the hotels. On repeatedly guaranteed by the hotel staff that the commandos are at the door, open the door and come down with commandos, some guests didn't open the door. Were they protecting the terrorists ? Thereafter they were set free by the commandos and were let go as they were VIPs.
Every time when India is attacked, Government says we will do this and that. Then everything is forgotten easily. In 1993 when bomb blasts rocked Mumbai for the first time in its history, the weapons were reached Mumbai through the same route which was used for recent attacks. So after 1993 blasts, even the staff on this route was quite liberal.
As it is time for the election, resignations of CM of Maharashtra, Home Minister of center are accepted. But is this the solution ? Few of the ministers stated as usual. We will boldly face terrorism. Terrorism can't break us. Who faces the terrorism ? Ministers. NO. A layman who has to be out of home for his bread on the very next day after such incidents. Ministers need not move out for earnings. They get salary and unofficial income even when they are at home. There were 4 MPs present at Hotek Taj when it was attacked. Around 80 were killed in the attack, why not even one of the MPs ?
Think it over and post comments.
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I had no idea that ministers get salary and unofficial income even when they are at home. Anyways I found the article to be pretty informative. Thanks for the post
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