India: Mumbai Attacks and Hints of a Pakistan Connection

Indian security forces are trying to rescue hostages and mop up pockets of resistance following the massive militant attacks Nov. 26 in Mumbai. Given the pre-operational surveillance, planning and coordination of the attack, it appears that the domestic militants involved received outside support, most likely from al Qaeda in Pakistan as well as elements of the Mumbai underworld. The Pakistan link could well increase tensions along the Indo-Pakistani border.