- At least three different Emails have been received from different places owning up to the attack. “May be” red herrings to obfuscate the investigation.
- The time of the attack is of significance. Generally such attacks are expected and are known to have carried out near major events on a calendar like 01/26, 08/15, Diwali etc. spread throughout the year, and security is also maximum on and on days leading to these events, but on other days the security is a bit slack. Time chosen for Delhi attack was one such, to increase the probability of success.
- The terrorists are adapting and learning from their past mistakes, making sure not to repeat them. They are not leaving any tell tale signs like tapped communication, operating in extremely small groups, and causing just enough damage. A large scale attack like 26/11 is likely to decrease the probability of it's success and also force India to take really drastic measures like cutting diplomatic ties with Pakistan etc.
- The idea that India and not Pakistan is the raison de etre of the jehadi groups hence they should target India and not Pakistan itself is being reinforced with each attack.
In such a scenario we can't afford to drop the guard at any time. The terrorists are striking with ease knowing there won't be any retaliation. That's the price we pay for not taking investigations to their logical conclusion and bringing the culprits to book. We keep chasing our own tail.
(Picture courtesy AFP)
Postcsript: After 26/11 New boats were bought by Mumbai police to check infiltration from sea route, and after Delhi attack CCTV at Delhi High Court is likely to be fast tracked. It's anybody's guess where will the terrorists strike next.
Postcsript: After 26/11 New boats were bought by Mumbai police to check infiltration from sea route, and after Delhi attack CCTV at Delhi High Court is likely to be fast tracked. It's anybody's guess where will the terrorists strike next.
