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Mumbai 26/11/2008: My Observations.

It has been around 2 years since multiple attacks on Mumbai on 26-11-2008 had taken place. Although, I have written a whole book on those attacks, I have few observations based on the developments, information & investigations post attacks. They are listed as below: 1)       The planners were successful in brainwashing the terrorists, training them effectively & supervising the attack in Mumbai. They may replicate this success formula. 2)       The conspirators of the attacks got more than what they estimated. They not only managed to slay large number of civilians but also senior police officers, military officer & commandos. They got unexpected media coverage & stretched the attack for a long time. 3)       The plan was hatched with lots of patience, secrecy, research, focus on details & optimum use of technology. The preparations began more than 2 years before the attacks. 4)       Planners had a large list of targets but only few were selected. 5)       The att