Terror Attack in Mumbai – Horrific and Ongoing

If you have not heard, there was a horrific terror attack in Mumbai last night (after 10pm IST) in the southern part of the city. Main terror stricken areas were: VT (CST) Railway Station, Metro Cinema, Cama Hospital, Taj Mahal Hotel (across from Gateway of India), Oberoi Trident Hotel, Ville Parle East, Leopold Cafe, and Nariman House. Other than Ville Parle East, all other terror struck areas are the posh places in South Mumbai.

As some may know, my grandmother’s home is in South Mumbai. We have spoken to them, and they are all fine. On the other point, my brother Suraj, was heading to Mumbai last night from Chicago. He was going via London, and my parents spoke to him and his friend Pratik, when they had reached London. Their flight was delayed from London to Mumbai as there was no flight crew ready to go to Mumbai. After a 2 hour delay, their flight finally took off.

My friends that had come during Neeraj and my wedding (Diane, Daniel, Beth, and Jillian), if you guys remember, we had gone to a place for breakfast before we had headed towards the Elephanta Caves. That place was Leopold Cafe in Colaba with my friends, Kunal and his wife, Bharti. That is the same restaurant where the terrorists came in yesterday and fired shots from their AK-47 rifles at innocent people.

Its very sad all that has happened, and it is high time that the Indian government take action. Stricter security controls need to be put into place in all major metro cities within India. The assault between the terrorists and the army/commandos are still going on right now at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Oberoi, and Nariman House. They need to get the situation in Mumbai in order and up the security in general in the city.

So far 101 people have been killed, and over 300 people injured.

I know that Mata Rani is going to be with Suraj and keep him safe throughout his trip. Right now I just want to hear him be with our extended family in Mumbai. I will keep you posted as the time goes by. He suppose to reach Mumbai at 12.30am IST (1pm Central US time today).

This year all the major metro cities (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai) have been hit with bomb blasts. Mumbai’s blasts and continued terrorism has been really the worst so far. After 12+ hours, there are still multiple terrorists that are fighting against the Indian army/commandos in both hotels and Nariman House. They are in the process of destroying the major landmarks of South Mumbai by throwing grenades and reeking fire, the Taj Heritage Hotel.

May all the ones whose lives have been lost, may your soul rest in peace. May those who have been injured, recover quickly. Mumbaikars should follow police/govt orders to remain indoors in your homes. May all terrorists that done this horrific attack be caught ASAP – dead or alive.

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.