By IANS,
Mumbai: “Let us rid the world of hatred and extremism that produces such nihilistic violence,” US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote in memory of the Mumbai terror victims while hailing the “brave men and women” of India’s financial capital.
Paying homage to those killed and wounded in the November 2008 savagery,
Clinton penned her thoughts in a register at the Taj Palace and Tower Hotel where she is staying and which was one of the landmarks which was stormed by terrorists from Pakistan.
“Americans share a solidarity with this city and nation. Both our people have experienced the senseless and searing effects of violent extremism,” wrote Clinton, after she was given a tour of the hotel where the gunmen opened indiscriminate fire, killing everyone at sight, before being killed by Indian commandos.
Explaining the savagery to Clinton he was a witness to was Taj Hotel general manager Krimbir Kang, whose wife and two children were among those murdered by the terrorists.
Clinton looked sombre as she wrote: “And both (people) can be grateful and proud of the heroism of brave men and women whose courage saved lives and prevented greater harm on 26/11 and 9/11.
“Now it is up to all nations and people who seek peace and progress to work together. Let us rid the world of hatred and extremism that produces such nihilistic violence. Our future deserves no less.
“With profound sympathy and resolve. Hillary Rodham Clinton.”
Some 170 people were killed and many more wounded when 10 terrorists sneaked into Mumbai by the sea after sailing from Pakistan. They attacked several targets. Nine of them were killed and one is in prison here.