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UPDATE: On scene pics by an Indian blogger, Arun Shanbhag Repeated reports that Taj Hotel is clear then reports of additional shooting. Nariman house – Orthodox Jews – may now be hostage free. Still reports many held hostage at Oberoi Hotel. Not much change from the prior report. Action now confined to the Taj Mahal and Oberoi hotels. Both on fire. Shooting still being hear. Reports that 125 dead. Oberoi Hotel is said to have 100 plus hostages still being held by terrorists. Speculation: Op played out like this. Local cell of 3-6 men conducted recon and gathered intel for several weeks. Arms and explosives may have entered city at this time, as well. Assault group lands from sea. Local guides provide maps, directions. It’s possible that CST station and hospital attacks were accident. Group … Read entire article »

I’m writing this about 13 hours after the attacks in Mumbai, India began. Mumbai is a city of about 13 million people. We should recall the chaos on 9/11 in the news media as we watch the coverage of this event. Much of what has been reported in the last hours is just plain incorrect, just as it was on 9/11, in Hurrican Katrina and on 7/7 in London. About 11 sites in the seaside city of Mumbai, India were attacked. Automatic weapons were used and grenades or explosives may also have been used. Targets include a hospital, the railway station, a popular restaurant, and several hotels. It also appears that the local Orthodox Jewish community may also have been targeted. Reports are that the gunmen arrived by sea and stole cars to … Read entire article »