Terrorism
Man Made Disasters
Man-made disasters Terrorism Comparative Study : 9/11 vs 26/11 9/11
Description Highlights Mode of Attacks Aftermath
26/11 Description Highlights Mode of Attacks Aftermath
Comparitive Analysis Chart Graphical representation on economy after effects References
Index
Man Made Disasters
What are Man Made disasters?
“A disastrous event caused directly and principally by one or more identifiable deliberate
or negligent human actions Also called human-made disaster”
Examples of Man Made Disasters
Hazardous Materials
Power Source
Disruption
Radiological
Emergencies
Civil Unrest Terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism : A Global Threat
Terrorism
Religious
State
Bio
Nuclear
Narcotics
Cyber
Types of Terrorism
Citing the 2 most dangerous attacks in the History
World Trade Center Attacks
Series of 4 coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda
The attacks consisted of suicide attacks used to target symbolic landmarks in the USA
Four passenger airlines were crashed onto these target landmarks
Around 3000 deaths and 6000 non fatal injuries were caused during the unfortunate event
WTC Attacks
2nd plane just before crash
Trapped employee at WTC falling off to save himself
Firefighters at the spot
Mode of Attack
The US government increased military operations, economic measures and political pressure on groups it accused of being terrorists
The NATO invaded Afghanistan in order to remove the Taliban regime (which harbored al-Qaeda) and to capture al-Qaeda forces
Killed Osama Bin Laden while he was hiding in Afghanistan
US waged war in Iraq and toppled the govt. of Saddam Hussein
Aftermath
Economic Impact on US & New York after 9/11
Mumbai Attacks
More then 10 coordinated shooting & bombing attacks across Mumbai
Began on 26th November 2008 and ended on 29th November 2008
Killed 173 people and wounded 308 (approximate numbers)
Mumbai Attacks
Taj Hotel on Fire CST Terminal
Terrorist Kasab
Mode of Attack
Proposal for National Security Guards in 4 major states
Plan to buy 36 speed boats & several helicopters for patrolling the sea
Creation of Anti Terror Force called Force 1
Upgradation of weapons with Mumbai Police
Aftermath
Before 26/11 After 26/110%
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Series 2Series 1
Economic Impact on India after 26/11
Comparative Analysis ChartWTC Attack Mumbai Attack
Location New York, USA Mumbai, IndiaDate September 11, 2001 November 26, 2008Type Religious Religious
Targets World Trade Centre Twin Towers
Taj Hotel, CST, Leopold Café, Metro Cinema,
Nariman House
Terrorists Involved 19 20Weapons Used Planes in form of weapons Guns, GPS, Explosives,
Satellite PhonesDuration of Terror 1 day About 3 daysVictims (dead & injured) Over 10,000 600Agency Involved Al-Qaida ISI, Lashkar-e-Toeba
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