TERROR-DUTT 2

"In hindsight, whether this operation could have been
faster or could have been handled in a different way? Yes, I
believe so. If we had certain type of equipment which is now
available in the market, it would definitely had been useful,"
said Dutt.

Asked if his team was given a proper briefing before it
began its onslaught against the terrorists, Dutt said, there
was no clear indication about the exact number of LeT men that
they had to account for as the figures given at different
times varied from 10 to 30.
"It was only in the end, when the shooting stopped, then
I said look how many terrorists am I supposed to account for
and I was told by no less a person than Director of
Intelligence Bureau that you have to account for 10 AK 47s,"
he said.
He said lack of a proper hotel map was also a hindrance.
On the other hand, he said the terrorists knew the inside of
the hotel so well that they did not enter any room which had
just one door for entry or exit. The terrorists always entered
rooms with multiple doors as it was easier for them to move
out when the NSG came in, he said.
Dutt said the terrorists were heavily armed and had
enough arms and ammunition with them to last for two more
days. (More) PTI AKV
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