New Delhi, Nov 28 Governments can draw on a whole phalanx of specially-trained, heavily-armed personnel to deal with terror attacks - but in most cases, after the terrorists have struck. The first responder is always the lightly-armed local police, but with inspiring leadership and commitment, it can hold its own till reinforcements arrive. 26/11 was no different and replete with examples of how the Mumbai Police's personnel - at all levels - acted on the ground to contain the marauding LeT terrorists till the armed forces and NSG entered the fray.
"... It was commendable that some policemen had rushed with only lathis
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