Sunday, November 30, 2008

Mumbai Attack Pre-Warnings

I just read that the death toll from the Mumbai attack could hit 300. That carnage was caused by 10 well trained assassins.

This could prove to be a huge problem with talk of governmental splits in India and even war. Its time for some expert diplomacy to say the least.

The Hindu: Pointed intelligence warnings preceded (Mumbai) attacks
India’s intelligence services had delivered at least three precise warnings that a major terrorist attack on Mumbai was imminent, highly-placed government sources have told The Hindu.

However, weaknesses in police manpower and training allowed the attacks to proceed, the sources said.

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