Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

RoyG · Post by **RoyG** » 16 Apr 2013 02:06

shyamd wrote:@zerohedge: According to NY Post, suspect is a Saudi official

Well in that case, it'll be brushed under the rug. Nothing to see here folks.

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 02:06

Unless the Comimish is mislead he believes that the JFK 'explosion' is related.

anmol · Post by **anmol** » 16 Apr 2013 02:07

shyamd · Post by **shyamd** » 16 Apr 2013 02:07

@JoeTacopino: The suspect, a Saudi national who suffered shrapnel wounds, is being guarded in Boston hospital - http://t.co/rjTQLkMt4m

Abhijit · Post by **Abhijit** » 16 Apr 2013 02:09

I think this may lend more corroboration to RD's theory that all paki-originated attacks are nothing but nautanki while the non-paki originated attacks have a chance of consummating.

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 16 Apr 2013 02:12

Not much real and clear news. A lot of muddled reporting just like DDM.
For example:
- How many explosions?
- How many devices detected and defused?
- What were teh actual locations of the explosions?
- What were the casualties? Wounded and dead?
- What is the security picture? airports, public places etc. Gives idea of how big is the threat?
- Any need for blood transfusions?

vijayk · Post by **vijayk** » 16 Apr 2013 02:13

kish wrote:12 dead, dozens more injured after two explosions rock Boston marathon finish line

A federal law-enforcement source told The Post there are at least 12 dead and twice as many injured. Fox News reported that Massachusetts General Hospital was treating 10 people with amputated limbs and all operating rooms were on hold.

Authorities have a identified a suspect, a Saudi national, who is currently being guarded in a Boston hospital with shrapnel wounds.

vijayk · Post by **vijayk** » 16 Apr 2013 02:17

shyamd wrote:Folks, why Boston?

Boston marathon is a huge international event. Historic.

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 02:18

Only NYPost is claiming 12 dead. All others 2 dead, 49 wounded.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 02:20

BPD Commissioner Ed Davis says the blast at the JFK Library around 4:30 p.m., which was announced as an unrelated electrical explosion, was actually an explosion that could be related to the explosions on Boylston Street.

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 02:21

vijayk wrote:
shyamd wrote:Folks, why Boston?
Boston marathon is a huge international event. Historic.

And tough to qualify and run.

Nandu · Post by **Nandu** » 16 Apr 2013 02:22

Lost some posts in this thread?

anmol · Post by **anmol** » 16 Apr 2013 02:25

4 devices 2 detonated..

BijuShet · Post by **BijuShet** » 16 Apr 2013 02:25

ramana wrote:Not much real and clear news. A lot of muddled reporting just like DDM.
For example:
- How many explosions?
BPD Commissioner Ed Davis says the blast at the JFK Library around 4:30 p.m., which was announced as an unrelated electrical explosion, was actually an explosion that could be related to the explosions on Boylston Street.by Teresa Hanafin, Boston.com 5:13 PM

BPD Commissioner Ed Davis: Two of the explosions occurred on Boylston Street and a third at the JFK Library about a half hour ago. "People should be calm, but should understand this is an ongoing event and we need all the information we can get." He asked anyone with information to call 800-494-TIPS.by Teresa Hanafin, Boston.com 4/15/2013 8:55:43 PM 4:55 PM

- How many devices detected and defused?

- What were teh actual locations of the explosions?

- What were the casualties? Wounded and dead?
As per latest news 2 dead and 64 injured.
From tweeter: Adam Gaffin @universalhubWCVB reports 6 people in "absolutely critical" condition at MGH

- What is the security picture? airports, public places etc. Gives idea of how big is the threat?
- Logan Airport is closed at the moment and Governer is asking people not to gather in crowds as well as head home or to hotels.

Chris Moody, Yahoo News: The person who took the clearest video of the explosions (http://bo.st/YqycSm) was Boston.com Sports reporter Steve Silva. On Twitter at @stevesilva. https://twitter.com/stevesilva

Any need for blood transfusions?
From Tweeter Jaclyn Friedman@jaclynfBoston : Red Cross reporting they don't need blood right now. (just heard on WBUR) Wait a couple of weeks and then donate.

kish · Post by **kish** » 16 Apr 2013 02:27

vijayk wrote:
shyamd wrote:Folks, why Boston?
Boston marathon is a huge international event. Historic.

Some reports say, this marathon was supposed to have happened late last year. But was postponed for some reasons. If those reports are true, then CIA would know who the culprits are.

Mort Walker · Post by **Mort Walker** » 16 Apr 2013 02:29

Reports coming in of 20 year old KSA national is suspect and being treated for wounds. I wonder if he made the pilgrimage to the land of the pure?

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 02:31

This is the normal time for the Boston Marathon. It is normally held after the Baseball season begins. Red Sox normally have a morning game. Today is the Patriot's day in MA, a State holiday.

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 16 Apr 2013 02:35

Some reports of cell phone network being shut down to preclude that form of timers. So maybe they know more from the defused ones.

Its now marathon season all over the country.

BijuShet · Post by **BijuShet** » 16 Apr 2013 02:39

kish wrote:
vijayk wrote: Boston marathon is a huge international event. Historic.
Some reports say, this marathon was supposed to have happened late last year. But was postponed for some reasons. If those reports are true, then CIA would know who the culprits are.

Not true.
Boston Marathon is always held on Patriot's day which is on the 3rd Monday in April. Last year the marathon was conducted as scheduled. It was predicted to be a record heat day so many runners who had qualified were offered to opt out and run this year instead. 2300 runners too this option. This is a qualified race i.e. you need to esdtablish a set time before you can run this race. Even then 27000 runners were scheduled to start today and 50000 people were in attendance. The place is very toursity even on normal days. Lots of offices too in the area. Also there is usually a red sox (baseball) game in the morning hours to coincide with this day so the folks who come out of the game can catch the ending of the race. Patriots day is a local holiday (just a Boston city holiday for city govt employees and schools in Boston city only) .

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 16 Apr 2013 02:49

Google isn't forthcoming in coverage.

No details of the KSA individual.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 02:51

^^^ Wrt to defused device(s) - BPD is being extra careful and all 'suspicious' packages (mostly innocent - as people may put down a bag.. or things left in confusion) are being taken seriously... so not all the reports of defused devices may be actual bombs..

Wrt to Cell phone network - it is quite routine to ask people to use texting in-stead of voice to prevent bandwidth.. (Most of our talk with our son / DIL has been via texting)

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 02:55

Only NYpost talks about the suspect.

Normally it is difficult to get near the finish line and entry is controlled. May be that is reason why the bomber waited 2 1/2 hours after the elite runners finished. Only then with the security thinning he could get near the finish line.

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 16 Apr 2013 02:56

OK. Fox news major story is "person of interest" with major burns being guarded in a hospital.

http://www.foxnews.com/

Head Line says in custody.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 02:56

Just saying ...

Yesterday was the famous marathon in PYONGYANG, North Korea too!

see image

Sushupti · Post by **Sushupti** » 16 Apr 2013 03:02

Pictures.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/15/us/galler ... ?hpt=hp_c3

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 03:06

Also, Boston have (or used to have) buildings owned by Osama's family. (or Bin Ladin Family).. (Condominiums on the waterfront in the city"s Charlestown section, according to records. The Flagship Wharf condos, which sell for $500,000 and up were owned by bin Ladin family)

Bin Ladin family (before 2001) also gave $2 million to Harvard University (for the study of Islamic law and architecture)..

(Link:, for example: Family in U.S. Cut Off Ties to bin Laden

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Obama is expected to speak in about 15 minutes...

RoyG · Post by **RoyG** » 16 Apr 2013 03:10

There isn't much buzz about this militant attack. The militants seem like newbies.

Abhijit · Post by **Abhijit** » 16 Apr 2013 03:10

The saudi national is the POI - person of interest - could be a victim also. paki angle is not ruled out yet.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 03:11

ramana wrote:OK. Fox news major story is "person of interest" with major burns being guarded in a hospital.

FWIW - According to hospital doctors in Boston, *all* patients are being "guarded".. lot of police presence as they want to interview all etc...

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 16 Apr 2013 03:18

NY post news story:

Investigators have a suspect — a Saudi Arabian national — in the horrific Boston Marathon bombings, The Post has learned.

Law enforcement sources said the 20-year-old suspect was under guard at an undisclosed Boston hospital.

Fox News reported that the suspect suffered severe burns.

It was not immediately clear why the man was hospitalized and whether he was injured in the attack or in his apprehension.

The man was caught less than two hours after the 2:50 p.m. bombing on the finish line of the race, in the heart of Boston.

In addition, Boston police have surveillance video of someone bringing multiple backpacks to blast site, according to CBS News.

Police also confirmed that there was a third explosion, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. It was not immediately clear how much damage was done or whether it was related to the bombings at the marathon finish line.

The library bombing occurred about 4:30 p.m. and more than a mile from the marathon.

A law enforcement source confirmed to The Post that 12 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured in today's blast.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 16 Apr 2013 03:35

From Google: Nice use of google docs...
People finder:

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

Need to stay:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r2dbf7 ... form?pli=1

Have a place to offer
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dqIKVq ... form?pli=1

See the spreadsheet!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub ... utput=html

anmol · Post by **anmol** » 16 Apr 2013 03:47

That Saudi story may not be true.
http://www.inquisitr.com/620300/ny-post ... sman-says/

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 03:47

One of the dead is an 8 year old.

Gagan · Post by **Gagan** » 16 Apr 2013 03:51

How long before Pakistan's name and connection surfaces?
One suspect, who was on a 'student visa' identified.

The 'Hool' is turning out to be an actuality - probably they want to slip one in between 'hools'

These guys used ball-bearings / shrapnel in the two bombs to cause increased damage. Eyewitnesses talking about how people have lost two limbs etc etc.

Gagan · Post by **Gagan** » 16 Apr 2013 03:56

The US will have to give more Aid to Pakistan.
They will want info on who did this, and information and ISI's cooperation has to be bought with greenbacks

Gagan · Post by **Gagan** » 16 Apr 2013 04:00

So we can add, 4/15 to 9/11, 7/11, 26/11
Shocking. Any coorelations here?

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 04:04

4/15 is significant to N Korea, one of the leader's birthday?

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 16 Apr 2013 04:06

After the Times Square incident, Hillary said, "one more incident from TSP and . . ."

saip · Post by **saip** » 16 Apr 2013 04:08

But now we have Kerry, the ketchup guy. All he knows is to send more of my tax dollars to Pakis. I expect he would ask for $10 billion in aid next week.

Gagan · Post by **Gagan** » 16 Apr 2013 04:19

The London Marathon is on Sunday, April 21 2013.