Terror In Mumbai

I was saddened by the news this morning on the Mumbai bombings planted by terrorists. It was not known why they bomb India’s busiest business district. CNN reported that bombs blasted a few places in Mumbai including the famous train station and 2 luxury hotels. Sighz…

My heart sank immediately when Ah Leng told me that Nishida-san was stranded in Mumbai and the hotel he stayed (Oberoi) was one of the hotels invaded by terrorist! I was totally left dumbfounded but was relieved to know that he was safe though we were not sure when he could return to SIN.

I was told that he was really lucky to have avoided the tragic scene at the hotels as he was only 20 minutes late… if he was there 20 minutes earlier, he would have been one of the hostages reported.

Everyone in the office was worried about his safety and some of us were trying our best to get him out of the country. We tried calling the Embassy of Japan, the airline and even Mumbai Airport to check in what way we could help.

It was difficult as he left his passport in his hotel room safe and the terrorists held some hostages there which no one are allowed to enter the premises. Sighz… Really sad but at the same time; happy that he is safe and now taken care by our colleagues in India.

I am keeping my fingers crossed hoping that he will return to SIN safely as soon as possible.