analysis: Pointing fingers — Dr Hasan-Askari Rizvi
Daily Times, november 30, 2008
The blame game between India and Pakistan serves the political agendas of both hard-line Hindus and hard-line Muslims, who have always opposed normalisation of India-Pakistan relations
The Mumbai terrorist attacks, the worst suffered by India, have drawn attention to, once again, the growing menace of terrorism against state and society in South Asia. The magnitude of this attack was far greater than the suicide attack on the Marriott in Islamabad on September 20. These attacks have shaken India just like the Marriott blast jolted Pakistan, and have spread insecurity throughout India. They have also embarrassed the Indian government for the security lapses that made it possible for a group of terrorists to launch such a coordinated attack.
The Mumbai attacks do not fit into the pattern of terrorism witnessed since 9/11. Normally, militant Islamist groups planted or lobbed bombs, sent suicide bombers, or launched quick assaults on their targets. Such attacks lasted for a few hours, if not less. There were instances of hostage-taking, but invariably the terrorists would take the hostages to their camps or hideouts.
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Also See:
Delhi’s Three Fatal Flaws - Sumit Ganguly, Newsweek
Mumbai Attacks, the Aftermath - New York Times
Israelis mourn rabbi and wife slain in Mumbai - International Herald Tribune
Pakistan pledges to look into any militant role in Mumbai attacks - Los Angeles Times
Mumbai fallout tests govt-military ties - Zaffar Abbas, Dawn
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