The dark memories of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks on November 26 are still etched in our memory. This series of attacks that took many liv...
The dark memories of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks on November 26 are still etched in our memory. This series of attacks that took many lives 14 years back was reportedly planned by a 10-member gang belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terrorist organization. Living in Mumbai, for many, this day, every year, reminds them of the hard times everyone went through. The celebrities talk about the event, and whether they feel safe in Mumbai since that day.
Subuhii Joshii
I feel completely
safe in Mumbai. Bomb scare and such things are there in every
state/city/Country. We got news of a bomb scare in Mumbai malls. But no
city should be blamed for this, it's the people who make these threats. I
personally don’t believe that Mumbai is scary. I’ve got all my dreams to come true
here. This duty has given me a lot. I work here. When we think about the 26/11
incident, it is very scary and frightening. I wish it wouldn't happen ever
again. I was also scared when the announcement was made about bomb threats. But as
we say, life goes on. Even after such a big incident, Bombay never stopped. So
this is how we should move on in life and shouldn’t be scared to live.
Namita Lal
I personally don't feel any fear, especially in Mumbai. Not at all. I think it is a very safe and happening city. The city is always on the move. I travel a lot within Mumbai and across India and I think I feel safest in Mumbai because not only are the people lovely but they're also looking out for each other. One event like what happened on 26/11, that can happen anywhere in the world. It's all your destiny to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But otherwise, overall, this is a lovely city. It's a live, organic city and I have just relocated here after being abroad for almost 20+ years. I just love being here and interacting with people here is very safe.
Hiten Paintal
I absolutely
remember it so clearly. It was such a horrific day for us in Mumbai and for the whole of India because this terror attack was absolutely not expected. It was horrible.
I remember I was at an office, to discuss my contract and sign it. We were in
the room and suddenly from the living room, we heard this noise! And we ran
outside to see and on TV they were showing the terrorist attack, which was so heartbreaking. First 15-20 minutes we were standing shocked and I
didn't know how to react. I couldn't believe what was happening. And after that, I was so angry that I literally wanted to just go and tell the cops to give me
the gun and let me go inside. I was ready to die for my country. It was so
heartbreaking. I think I have never been that angry in my life.
Pranitaa Pandit
I can't believe it
has been 14 years since that day. It was crazy. I was not in Bombay that day
but my flatmate and some friends were at my flat, that particular day. I
remember I was travelling, I was in Bangkok and I was having breakfast and I
saw the live footage of the whole attack and I remember calling up my friends.
There was so much havoc. They were scared and didn't know if they should return home or stay at my place. I still feel that Mumbai needs more security.
I feel Mumbai Police does a good job when it comes to security but at the same
time from malls to theatres to hotels, I just feel we always need to have our
guard up.
Aniruddh Dave
26/11 has been a
tragic event and many people lost their lives. I salute our military and
Mumbai police force who handled that situation so well. I am thankful for the
paramilitary forces as because of them within a few hours the situation was
under control. Today also when you go to the Gateway Of India, you can feel
that vibe. Seeing the Taj and the sea in front of it makes me remember the
26/11 attack. That time I remember we were doing a show and I got a message
from Sriti Jha asking if everyone was safe. Yes, hearing about such attacks
makes you scared, but Mumbai is secured because of the good police force. I
would like to say that if you go somewhere out and see any suspicious person
then you must inform the police and be alert.
Sudhanshu Pandey
26/11 happened many years ago. But it seems like it was yesterday, I watched the film Hotel Mumbai and it did affect me. Mumbai as a city is safe. I have seen people help others, and the vibe of the city is very accommodating to everyone who has a dream and a heart. Security in Mumbai is good but maybe can be tightened a bit. I feel safe in Mumbai, it has given me everything.
Ishaan Singh Manhas
I am from Delhi and
Mumbai accepted me as I am having a career here. I feel quite safe here, 26/11
was very unfortunate. The memories of destruction are very much alive in my
mind. I hope it never gets repeated. Rumours here spread very fast. People
should not pay heed to rumours of a bomb scare or blasts.
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