I've received several inquiries about yesterday's bombings in Jaipur. We're in Delhi at the moment so we are all safe and sound, but thanks for the concern. It's really weird to think though that I've been to several of the places that were targeted. And so have Joey, Mike, Jen, and my parents. Security has been increased in Delhi and the entire state of Rajasthan, where Jaipur and Mumbai are located, as well as airports and train stations.
Naturally, all of the news coverage last night was about the bombings. I haven't watched any TV today, so I'm not sure if it's changed. Unfortunately, I think this is the sort of thing that most Indians have come to accept. An article in the Times of India rattled off 8 other serial blast bombings in the past 2 1/2 years, the largest being the blasts in Mumbai in July 2006 that killed over 150 people. I was glued to the television last night and Ani was not. I didn't here a single person mention the bombings in the office today.
The US Embassy did send out a warning message last night to registered American citizens stating, "A series of powerful explosions occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan including Sangener Gate, Subhash Chowk, Hanuman Temple in Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpol, Bari Choupad, Manak Chowk, Johri Bazaar, and Hawa Mahal at 7:30 p.m. local time, May 13th. Visitors and residents of Jaipur should avoid the areas affected by the blasts. Americans traveling in India should maintain a low profile, and avoid crowded areas and other public places."
Naturally, all of the news coverage last night was about the bombings. I haven't watched any TV today, so I'm not sure if it's changed. Unfortunately, I think this is the sort of thing that most Indians have come to accept. An article in the Times of India rattled off 8 other serial blast bombings in the past 2 1/2 years, the largest being the blasts in Mumbai in July 2006 that killed over 150 people. I was glued to the television last night and Ani was not. I didn't here a single person mention the bombings in the office today.
The US Embassy did send out a warning message last night to registered American citizens stating, "A series of powerful explosions occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan including Sangener Gate, Subhash Chowk, Hanuman Temple in Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpol, Bari Choupad, Manak Chowk, Johri Bazaar, and Hawa Mahal at 7:30 p.m. local time, May 13th. Visitors and residents of Jaipur should avoid the areas affected by the blasts. Americans traveling in India should maintain a low profile, and avoid crowded areas and other public places."
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