This week, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the harrowing events of November 26, 2008, when 10 Pakistani terrorists infiltrated south Mumbai via the sea, launching a series of devastating attacks.

Recounting the gruesome assault orchestrated by the Pakistani terrorist group LashkareTaiba (LeT), which claimed 166 lives and left over 300 injured, Shiv shares his firsthand experience of being present outside the TridentOberoi on Marine Drive that fateful evening.

The duo examines how this incident spotlighted glaring deficiencies in India's intelligence apparatus—highlytrained security forces, including the Mumbai Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), and Marine Commandos (MARCOS).

Was this India's 'Kargil moment'? Shiv argues it was ‘far worse’. They scrutinise the factors contributing to the failures, including questions about the ‘political will’ of the then UPA government to not respond aggressively, influenced by the geopolitical landscape, particularly the USPakistan relationship.

What are the lessons learned and the evolution of India's security posture since the tragedy? And why Shiv advocates against labeling it solely as a ‘terrorist attack’, for a nuanced understanding of the attacks?

Tune in to know!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

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00:00– 3:16– Introduction
3:16—11:31— From Reporter’s diary
11:31– 21:54—The attack recounted
21:54—31:48—Lessons learnt from the ‘mess’?
31:48— 43:20—Govt’s ‘political will’ and 'unsupportive' geopolitical landscape
43:20– 50:06—Any progress on Force's synergy?

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