It is incorrect to blame only the govt for having failed to detect the impending terrorist attack. When there are sponsors and like minded people to accommodate and lend support to the dreadful elements, no govt can stop this type of menace. Why US could not detect the terrorist attack on twin tower

raj, chennai, india

I recall the heartfelt expressions of sympathy that came from the people of India, following 11 September. Sadly now I must reciprocate, because they are suffering from this heinous act.

My prayers and thoughts are with the peaceful people of Mumbai. May your wounds be healed.

L. Nelson, Albuquerque NM, USA

We are living in time of atrocities,form this one to many others committed by terrorists and powerful countries on other smaller ones.
Let us pray for all the innocent victims and their families across the world.

Alla Farhan, Purley, uk

The incubator for producing these ' very, young boy looking' terrorists are the madrassahs that have sprouted all over the Indian sub-continent. Young boys are indoctrinated with blind hate for non-believers or infidels.At the ripe time, they are then made to execute these dastardly acts.

michealvernon, singapore,

I am an Indian Muslim. If the people who are taking responsibility for these grisly and reprehensible acts are really "Muslim", then I am ashamed to be one of them. I feel that terrorists of any ilk, denomination, tribe, nomenclature should be shot dead in their tracks.

Saba2115, London,

Re:bucks, high wycombe
How can you balme the givt, i don't recall western gvots beign able to stop any attacke either, It is easy to criticise devlopign antiaons though isn't it, perhaps you should look in your own backyard first!"

Mr chuds, bristol,

The terrorist want westerners out of their countries. Give them what they want. If a Country is harbouring terrorists and it wont make life impossible for them then we should withdraw all financial support and business from that Country. See how much sympathy the terrorists will get then.

phil mann, newcastle upon tyne,

To solve the problem of terrorism in the world, the World must first define "Terrorism", and, that definition must be accepted and applied by all, groups or countries. As long as Invasions, Occupations, Persecutions , Discriminations and Suppressions are justified, Terrorism may also be justified!

Nana Buta, Union, USA

There is no negotiating with extremists. There is no ridding them by removing their leaders. There will always be attacks and a repsonse. Too many have died and for what.? How can anyone justufy this is beyond me? I see no end to this and it troubles me deeply.

Darren, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Always trust an American like Greg of Cleveland to skew the discussion. Historically, American foreign policy is part and parcel of the problem, so let's hope Obama sees this, and reaches out. This will ensure a real "co-operation of the willing" to help prevent such outrage.

Ian, Toronto, Canada

It is so sad to see innocent people getting caught up in events like this. These people should be ashamed to call themselves muslims.

Sam, London,

Bombay is officially Mumbai and Times is expected to adhere to its changed name. The headline says Bombay and it is wrong.

RK, Mumbai, India

India cannot sit duck anymore, They need to standup and fight back. India has to shiow dignity, pride and sniff out these organisations fom the Country once for all.

gitanjalinayar, Pune, India

The Indian govt has been pussy-footing along with terrorism for too long.Even bickering regarding the formation of a national anti-terrorist unit like Homeland Security Dept..This is the price you pay for incompetent leaders in Delhi.How many more innocent lives before the govt wakes up.

michealvernon, singapore,

No sensible person , religous or other wise can not condone such a callous terroism. The world as whole has to unite to fight such terroist who commit such crime for sake of religous rights.

Mohan, Northampton, UK

When will some people get it that these animals have declared war on all of us? War has been forced upon us and we want to pray for peace? God protect and preserve the Second Amendment to our Constitution.

greg, cleveland, usa

What shall we do as ordinary people to stop this. Any advice shall we get from sincere authority. How long, for how many years this would be continued ? Anybody has the answer.

Swapan Mutsuddi, Guwahati, India

What happened has shown that these terrorists will seek out soft targets anywhere in the world. this is going to be a long, long, long conflict. By the way why do you insist on calling the city Bombay? The citizens rejected that colonial name! Is the Times living in the past or just plain ignorant?

Ladi, Dublin, Ireland

It's not "Muslims" its extremists which only make up a small minority of Muslims...believe me Hindu's and Muslims in India mostly get along just fine with each other. I'm feeling bad for all my friends (of all religions hindu,sikh and muslim)there in India.

marie, brisbane, australia

Muslim extremists are cowards!! They kill and maim unarmed and defenseless people because of their citizenry and throw acid on school girls. God (and Allah) curse them all!

George, Dallas,

My prayers are with the people and families of all those who have died or have been injured in this dastardly attack on humanity. And I hope those who are behind this are brought down soon.

APA, Reading, UK

God bless the people of Mumbai on this terrible day , the international visitors caught in the crossfire, and most of all, the courageous Indian security forces called upon to deal with this vicious, cowardly attack on unnarmed civilians. Our prayers are with you!

Allison, Norfolk VA, USA

Antonio, please do not pin all muslims into the same category. Muslims do NOT condone such actions. These are extremists who are not upholding muslim beliefs.

My prayers are with those that are suffering in India right now.

Sally, Toronto, Canada

Praying, hoping and working for peace must be the way forward BUT there must be an iron fist in the velvet glove.

There are some people who will not negotiate, who seek only to murder because of their warped ideology. These people must be stopped but NOT confused with the peaceful majority.

Richard Pickup, Wakefield, UK

Why hit the innocents? If you are fighting for a bloody cause - then fight with the army of your enemies and not kills those civilians as they have nothing to do with your wars! A warning to all terrorrists - we the innocents will surely bear arms and hunt you down till eternity!

Ramon Jun QUITALES, 11, Honiara, Solomon Islads

Present Indian government is allowing the terrorists to hold this country at ransom. They are more bothered about their political gains rather than safety of Indians. Its now time to retaliate and show that India is not weak.

rajat, delhi, INDIA

Hope those 'unlimitetless freedom lover' american open their eyes and Obama an the gang uderstand who really thay are dealing with.
Think about this; The US President get his mandate from the people but this terrorists get theirs from God Almigthy. So whose order is more powerful? Understand this

mike, kuching, malaysia

islam doesn't condone senseless murder of innocents. Muslims are being framed.

jabir, wasila, USA

In the Time of Obama, insults were received from the head of the terrorist organization towards Obama, and something like this will never end under his leadership, it will only become worse.

jenny, sunnyvale, USA

the shiv sena or the thackerays might hav a hand in this as they are the biggest terrorists in home...this cud be an act to divert attention to elsewhr ...

Rana Prasad, Pune,

The moniker Deccan Muhajideen is frightening. The Muhajideen in India were restricted largely to North India such as Kashmir. But the word Deccan could indicate that Muhajideenism has spread to the relatively peaceful South of India as well.

Forxa Barca, Costa MEsa, CA, USA

"I have been made victorious through terror." -- Mohammad, as recorded in Bukhari 4:52.220
I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them -- Koran 8:12, which Muslims believe are the words of Allah himself.

Charles, Tulsa, USA

It is high time Govt. of India issued comprehensive ID cards to every Indian Citizen capable of electronic monitoring at whatever cost it takes. This may help as preventive measure against such indiscriminate terrorist’s attacks.

NARAYAN RAMANATHAN, Kochi, India

How utterly heartbreaking, not least for the Muslim community who once again have their religion tainted by extremist hate and violence - when will it end?

Laura, Monterrey, Mexico

This is awful, if anyone has friends or family who have been affected please accept the well wishes and prayers of my family and I.

Mark Watson, Barcelona, Spain

U dont need a brain to know coz its obvious that INDIAN INTELLIGENCE FAILED TO DETECT THIS TERRORIST ACT. Obviouxly the terrorists are ONE STEP AHEAD of the govt. in their thinking n planning.
Prime Minister Singh is too busy with economy and nuclear deal to worry about terrorism inside India.

bucks, high wycombe, uk

Lets pray for world peace!

Sona, Newyork,

How can such a thing happen in the Time Of Obama? Oh wait, he isn't President yet. This will all end under his divine leadership.

Scooter, Seattle, USA