New Delhi, November 28
As the terror drama unfolded in the country’s financial capital Mumbai, social networkers and bloggers rapidly posted pictures of the ongoing events and sent SMS-es over phone to whet the growing hunger for information and reports of live unedited action.
Vinukumar Raganathan, who lives close to the Nariman House in Mumbai posted pictures of the airdropping of the NSG commandos on his blog. “It was early morning when I heard loud sounds so I just grabbed my camera and took my bike out to the place. The place is a densely populated residential area and there were probably only 10 cops or so.”
Others like Vikas Goyal used the opportunity to send out SMS, which read, “Enough is enough. The terrorists have not only attacked Mumbai but our national pride.” Comments ranged from discussions on the perpetrators to answering queries on the helplines and persons that relatives and friends can contact to get more details.
An SMS paid tribute to the slain Mumbai police officers. “Thousand salutes to Mr Hemant Karkara, Mr Vijay Salaskar and Mr Ashok Kamte. Please pay homage to our great warriors.,” it said.
Another one circulating questioned the whereabouts of those behind the recent anti-north Indian and Bihari agitations in Mumbai. “Your Mumbai needs you for fighting against the ‘Real outsiders’,” it read.
— PTI
