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Safe in Bangalore

I was exhausted last night and went straight to bed after dinner at Jonathan's. That's why I missed the news of the blasts in Mumbai (Bombay): serial blasts across the city during rush hour. 164 people were killed. It seems to be the work of two Islamic militant groups, one Pakistani, the other a student group in Mumbai, working in concert with each other in Mumbai's state. (More specifically, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)).

I am in Bangalore, not Mumbai. Bangalore is about 1000 km, or 600 miles from Mumbai (and I sense that it's a world away in many ways). So I'm fine--we're all fine--here in Bangalore. I hope the same will be the case for the families and friends of the people I work with and have gotten to know in the week I've been here. Will report more soon.

Posted by molly wright steenson on July 11, 2006 1:15 PM |

Comments

Glad to hear you are many miles away, Molly, and safe. I heard the news and my heart skipped a beat. I wasn't sure where you were in India. It is strange to have friends around the world and to get that panicked feeling when watching the international news.

Posted by: Charlie | July 12, 2006 1:38 AM

Stay safe, Molly.

Posted by: Les Author Profile Page | July 12, 2006 8:21 AM

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