Mumbai Attacks Likely Gangland, CIA, ISI Turf War

by moonwolf | December 3, 2008 at 09:55 am

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Millionaire Indian gangster and ex-CIA off-the-books spook Dawood Ibrahim, living in luxurious exile in Pakistan was very angry at his old CIA buddies for their turn-coat betrayal as they colluded with the Indian Government, the Pakistani secret service, ISI, and Israeli Mossad to oust him from his redoubt in Quetta, Pakistan and extradite him to India. He was so enraged he knew he could strike a blow directly at his enemies and send them a clear message in Mumbai at the Trident Oberoi Hotel, a gathering place for foreign intelligence operatives, and the Orthodox Jewish Chabad House, so he financed, planned, and supplied weapons, equipment and logistic for the multiple attacks by what now appears to be Lashkar-e-Taibi, LET, terrorists.

This scenario, just one of the emerging possible reasons behind the massacres, is becoming a more credible explanation for the horrendous carnage of last week as hard evidence continues to accumulate. Reason would suggest it is actually a far more plausible explanation than that of sudden and transparent attacks by Pakistani sponsored terrorists on the eve of peace talks between Pakistan and India, much sought after by the Government in Islamabad.

As facts exposing the murky realm of international intelligence agencies and their opportunistic alliances with gangs and criminals in India, Pakistan and elsewhere are slowly revealed, and the light of closer global scrutiny begins to illuminate how personal, economic and geopolitical agendas by powerful individuals, groups and countries are intertwined and clash in this clandestine arena of cross and double-cross, at least some pieces of the complex power puzzle will emerge for us to see.

Meanwhile the Bush Administration's lame duck Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice continues to tacitly support the superficial but politically useful 'blame Pakistan' western explanation for the tragedy during her visit to India. The facts as they are slowly revealed will doubtless lead truth seekers into some far darker corners than Government House in Islamabad, and the facile explanations touted in the blame game being played by New Delhi, Washington and the flaccid western mainstream media.

The authoritative analysis of the unfolding situation below, brings many new facts to bear and shines a bright light into the ruthless and secretive world seething below the surface of the news many read and blindly accept as the truth.

As first reported by WMR while the corporate press was uttering the “Al Qaeda” bogeyman as likely behind the terror attacks on Mumbai, the Press Trust of India (PTI) is now confirming WMR’s initial report that Pakistan- and Dubai-based criminal syndicate boss Dawood Ibrahim’s gangsters handed over the weapons and explosive material to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) terrorists to carry out the assault on targets in Mumbai.

According to PTI, one LET terrorist captured by India, Ajmal Qasab, said he and his fellow terrorists sailed from Karachi and entered Mumbai’s port area with the help of Ibrahim’s agents who run several customs facilities in Mumbai. However, there are some questions being raised about Qasab and his claims. The so-called security camera shot of Qasab, who is being billed by the media as the “lone surviving gunman,” at Chatrapathi Sivaji train terminal in Mumbai, appears fake. The angle is too narrow for a train station which would have a wider angle and be shot from higher up than the photo being shopped by the Indian police. However, according to Asian intelligence sources, Qasab may have been trained by Hindu militants and was rushed to the scene of the attack for a photo opportunity hastily arranged by the Hindu right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) propaganda team. One Asian intelligence source who has spent a great deal of time in Pakistan reports that he has “never seen a haircut like his [Qasab’s] in Pakistan or on either side of Line of Control in Kashmir.” He also pointed out that Qasab is a bit overweight for an average “mujad” who slim down in training by exercising and eating a sparse diet of lentils and flat bread.

An abandoned Indian fishing boat, the Kuber, discovered off the coast of Mumbai, was found to contain satellite phones and global positioning system (GPS) equipment pre-programmed with a return route to Karachi, Pakistan. The Ibrahim gangsters and LET terrorists had hijacked the Kuber and killed its crew.

It has also been revealed that the Trident-Oberoi Hotel had been chosen by the terrorists because a large number of Israeli businessmen were staying there while attending a diamond exhibition. WMR has learned from our Asian intelligence sources that a large number of Mossad officers used the Trident-Oberoii as a base of operations, along with the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Chabad House, which was also targeted by the terrorist-gangster alliance.

The Oberoi hostages were shot in the back of their heads, a typical gangland execution method preferred by Ibrahim and not the firing squad method used by LET. The outbreak of fires in rooms at the Oberoi also point to the possibility that the hotel was being used by British, American (possibly Defense Intelligence Agency), Australian, and Israeli non-official cover (NOC) agents as a base and documents were being destroyed before the hotel was fully secured by the Ibrahim-LET assailants. There was an initial report that a number of bodies of white males brought out of the Oberoi were Australians.

A report in Kashmir Times, since removed from its website, claimed that the terrorists that entered the Taj Mahal Palace hotel had identified two senior U.S. intelligence officers in the crowd. The fact that the two CIA agents were singled out lends more proof to WMR’s original report that Ibrahim was retaliating against his old CIA friends because he suspected them of working with India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) agency to extradite him from his sanctuary in Quetta, Pakistan, to India. Ibrahim is a veteran of CIA “off-the-books” operations during the mujahedin war against the Soviets in Afghanistan and currently in CIA drug and weapons smuggling and money laundering activities in South Asia, particularly in facilitating the shipment of a bumper crop of opium from U.S.-occupied Afghanistan to enrich the coffers of CIA slush funds.

Ibrahim was also involved in supplying nuclear materials to Pakistan’s father of the nuclear bomb, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. Khan has made no secret that the CIA was well aware of his activities and Ibrahim may be in a position to know much more about the secret networks that supplied Pakistan with proscribed materials, including nuclear-related and missile items, networks that may involve CIA channels and Turkish and Israeli criminal intermediaries.

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Fairbanks

at 11:17 on December 3rd, 2008

Of course. Part of the JFK coverup.

Christina 123

at 12:03 on December 3rd, 2008

Moonwolf, I love your conpsiracy theories! Although the outrage coming on the "eve of peace talks between Pakistan and India" has a ring of truth. The idea that the Nariman (Orthodox Jewish Centre) was full of spies is absurd.

moonwolf

at 14:12 on December 3rd, 2008

Christina,

Thank you!

There is no reason to believe that Mossad agents wouldn't use Nariman while in Mumbai, and I would also like to point out that the "Pakistan did it!" outcry has absolutely no factual proof and is in and of itself a conspiracy theory until the proof is in. Many gullible people buy into this "official" fantasy theory because it was put forward by governments. Actually the "Pakistan did it!" unproven finger-pointing hogwash suits several countries with other political agendas, (The USA, India, Israel) and was screamed out by the compliant international press choir well before the facts could possibly have been known.

You need to understand that our Governments sell us conspiracy theories as facts all the time! Remember the 'Weapons of mass destruction!' conspiracy theory, the first in an endless stream of mind-boggling lies and conspiracy theories used to justify the death of close to a million Iraqis?

If you read the whole article there is a substantial body of proof emerging which supports this scenario. I pointed out in this opinion article that this theory is just one possible explanation for then attacks.

The main purpose of this piece was to dramatize the complexity and unknown facts of what is being cast as a simplistic situation by politicians who want to keep us forever embroiled in, the 'Clash of Civilizations', Islam's Holy war against all of us, 'The War on Terror', etc.

These concepts are truly the most foolish conspiracy theories that are repetitively shoved down our throats by 'officials' to justify endless wars in foreign lands against innocent people and most citizens in the West, maybe including you, have bought into that crazy hokum!

With the rhetoric escalating between the USA, India, and Pakistan, and the powder-keg conditions over there that could if saner men do not prevail, result in a nuclear confrontation, it is important to look at all the possible scenarios rather than just climbing on the 'blame Pakistan'bandwagon like many tens of millions of Indians being slyly directed to do so by propaganda.

hussain

at 12:30 on December 3rd, 2008

A good story but I can't believe that Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan. Had he been in Pakistan, any of the three/four intelligence outfits mentioned in the story would have picked him up.

moonwolf

at 12:49 on December 3rd, 2008

Thanks Hussain,

Regardless of where he is he has the money, the means, the connections, and likely the motive to pull this off. He has planned and executed such attacks in India before after all.

tikun

at 13:05 on December 3rd, 2008

You just gotta love the conspiracy theories. At least it keeps us busy away from what is happening on the ground. I must admit the thought of Mossad agents staying at the funky Chabad house is just too hysterical for words. Naive at best ignorant for sure.

moonwolf

at 17:03 on December 3rd, 2008

tikun,

Glad you liked it, and I hope you enjoy it as much as all the ludicrous and utterly looney 'official' ones! I know all I have to do to get you to post a negative comment is mention the word Israel just once, but at least this has you laughing while you kvetch for a change. (:D)

Paschen

at 18:11 on December 3rd, 2008

Hum. It could be.

Bill Miller, PhD (not verified)

at 22:31 on December 3rd, 2008

This is the most preposterous article I have ever read.

bindur dundat (not verified)

at 22:59 on December 3rd, 2008

WMR is not a reliable source of anything, demonstrated by the complete lack of references, rampant speculation and subjective bias. I spent 6 weeks backpacking in the NWF of northern Pakistan 1989, and despite my forgiving nature I can attest that most of them are a bunch of crazy m*therf*ckers that hate Christians, Jews and Hindus alike. Yes, their hatred was in large part a reaction to colonial powers, but their most malignant manifestation was generated US geopolitics... but the problem is far out of US control now. What we are seeing is blowback, plain and simple, but at the cost of innocent Indian lives. Pakistan is a failed state, and armed with nuclear weapons, it needs to be a global priority to properly secure that country before it destroys us all. Afghanistan was never the problem - it all starts and ends in Pakistan.

moonwolf

at 16:17 on December 4th, 2008

bindur,

Great comment, thanks for the information! I agree totally that blow back is at work here. I also agree with you that Pakistan is and has been a problem for decades. I just don't find the gunslinger, blame and bomb Pakistan 'cause they are behind it all crap useful.

The Brits and the USA have been manipulating Pakistan for decades and the result is the ensuing instability and the "failed state" you refer to. India is now climbing into bed with the USA after being manipulated by the Brits for centuries. Maybe Pakistan's condition should be a cautionary tale to India!

Mike S (not verified)

at 23:26 on December 3rd, 2008

bindur dundat nailed it, blowback from decades of abusive foreign policy is not going to be pretty.

didigetitwrong (not verified)

at 00:14 on December 4th, 2008

Hi Moonwolf,

Let me add my two cents to your theory. I am an Indian based at India, although not at Mumbai..

1. If you look closely at the picture of the captured terrorist, you can see a colored thread on his right wrist. This is a typical thread worn by Hindus for religious reasons

http://boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/mumbai_under_attack.html

2. The police officers killed in this attack included ATS chief Karkare, who was probing the Malegaon blasts ( arranged by hindu religious fanatics)

http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/09/stories/2006090916980100.htm

http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/oct/31malegaon.htm

3. These blasts were arranged by Hindu religious extremists led by and planned by ex Indian military intelligence officers

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/malegaon-blast-purohit-remains-in-custody-till-nov-29/78430-3.html?from=rssfeed

So , the media and the common people came aware about the right wing elements in the Indian army. The army was facing a lot of flak for this

NOW, after the Mumbai attacks see what has happened

1. The focus had totally shifted from the Malegaon blasts, chief of ATS investigating this case id dead

2. The army, which was facing a lot of flak, is now the hero

Another intriguing question, 2 commandos died in action at the TAJ

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/3-terrorists-killed-taj-ops-still-on-nsg/79336-3-single.html

We have heard a lot about Unnikrishnan, but what about Gajendra Singh??

Let me clarify at the end that I am a hindu by religion, but not a fanatic like Purohit and the rest

moonwolf

at 16:20 on December 4th, 2008

didigetitwrong,

Thanks for this information laden comment. Fascinating and another likely scenario that would explain what has happened. My point precisely. Patience will pay off, "shooting from the hip" like John Wayne won't!

sidartha (not verified)

at 03:21 on December 4th, 2008

I don't know why nobody is picking up on the fact that the 'baby faced terrorist' whose photo has been in the papers, is wearing a Hindu bracelet. No muslim would potentially go to meet his making wearing an article of such religious significance from another religion, certainly not Hindu.

Those people may have come from Pakistan but they weren't muslims..

moonwolf

at 16:23 on December 4th, 2008

sidartha,

People have picked up on it obviously but it does not support the political blame-the-evil- Muslim game that the Indian Government, Britain and the USA want to foist on us.

sidartha (not verified)

at 03:26 on December 4th, 2008

You preempted me "didigetitwrong" - glad someone else has spotted that small but very significant item.

reshmi

at 03:30 on December 4th, 2008

whichever religion that guy belonged to, in the end, he is nothing but a terrorist. he needs to be punished for his offense. no terrorist should be spared whether he is a hindu, a muslim or watever. the probe should be rational, without political interests. we need truth and justice.

Rishikanya (not verified)

at 05:51 on December 4th, 2008

even if the recent attacks were not directly by Pakistan's leaders, that country has sponsored terrorism for decades on Indian soil!!! what about that?

Just look at the way Pakistani media talks about India......it is appalling. The manner in which Indian media covers Pakistan has still some respect left in it.

The 'Hindu thread' on the terrorist's wrist does not imply that this was sponsored by Hindu terrorist group!!!! The fidayeen's would want us to believe this and would have tied this around their wrist to mislead everybody.

There is enough evidence available in Kasab's (the captured terrorist) interrogation to prove that he is a Pakistani.....if people want to turn a blind eye to this then God only save them. Every proof India gives, the opponents don't accept it as proof, and there are as many conspiracy theories floating around to divert attention.

Pakistan, unfortunately, is a rogue state....it is definitely an international migrane.

No matter who conspires....the Law of Nature remains.......as you sow so shall you reap. Any country who sponsors such inhuman acts will pay a heavy price....their days are numbered..... The New Energies flooding the earth won't spare anyone.

moonwolf

at 16:27 on December 4th, 2008

Rishikanya,

And vice versa with India against Pakistan. There has been a tit for tat battle going on for decades because of Kashmir.

didigetitwrong (not verified)

at 07:01 on December 4th, 2008

Hi Rishikanya,

In response to your comment "The 'Hindu thread' on the terrorist's wrist does not imply that this was sponsored by Hindu terrorist group!!!! The fidayeen's would want us to believe this and would have tied this around their wrist to mislead everybody.", all I would like to say is

1. Hindu thread around wrist to mislead everybody :: SO VERY SMART

2. Leaving GPS on boat with route location to Karachi :: SO VERY DUMB

I don't see the mastermind of a terrorist organazation doing two brilliantly smart and dumb things together... :-)

didigetitwrong (not verified)

at 07:11 on December 4th, 2008

And yes, regarding the confessional statement upon interrogation, if you and I are interrogated under certain circumstances, both of us might owe upto any bullshit the state wants to pin upon us. Don't believe me, check this link....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrogation

Police or intelligence agencies basically use something called "Reid method"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Technique

This process can take out false confessional statements from anyone, try doing a google search.

So I would not really put any significance on what the terrorist has confesssed

moonwolf

at 16:29 on December 4th, 2008

didigetitwrong,

You are truly a pragmatist and I'd have you on my debating team any time. (:D)

Informative commentary. I have learned a lot!

didigetitwrong (not verified)

at 05:21 on December 5th, 2008

And I moonwolf, would have YOU on my debating team anytime.. :-)

Glad you liked my comments/theory

DAWOOD YUSUF (not verified)

at 07:45 on December 4th, 2008

At the outset it becomes quite clear that the tourism industry of INDIA was targeted.The Taj hotel was carefully singled out with the Oberoi concomitant with the random shooting of as many civilians.Also it appears that someone was pissed off and in the last conversation in the rivalry the threats were carried out...The Dawood Ebrahim theory above is plausible , very much so.This is a turf war okay...as stated. but it also serves the purpose for and benefits the iniquitous zionists and the treacherous yankie government....but not least the fueling of the maligning and denigrating of Pakistan and the ubiquitous Islamophobia.The zionist controlled and oiled media is using the tragedy to further the aims and goals of the global elite.....rweal tragedy for the people of INDIA.....a peace loving nation being used as fodder for the stinkers in USrael and the WHite House

moonwolf

at 16:31 on December 4th, 2008

Dawood,

Well said, and I believe much of what you say is true, unfortunately!

Martin Meikleham (not verified)

at 07:54 on December 4th, 2008

Well I see all the responses for the above article have fallen into the trap the CIA and Israeli Mossad set for you, arguing over which conspiracy theory is correct. The people who might be forward thinking and discover what is really going on, are way layed in the wrong direction. Personally I think with a 3 carrier group of warships in the Arabian Gulf, India threatening Pakistans borders, barrack Obama putting a further 30,000 American Troops into Afghanistan, and Pakistan threatening to move its troops from Afghanistans border to face Indian Troops its a more likely that America is going to try and snatch the Pakistani nuclear arsenal, because it cant have a muslim state with nuclear weapons.

moonwolf

at 16:33 on December 4th, 2008

Martin,

What can I say, but your clear observations are part of this complex puzzle as well!

silent observer (not verified)

at 11:34 on December 4th, 2008

While india blames Pakistan about the terrorist attacks in mumbai, it is doing the same in bangladesh. fascist India is supporting the hindu terrorists in bangladesh, in order to divide bangladesh into two parts. Here is the detail.

www.bangabhumi.blogspot.com

Fascist India should either stop supporting the hindu terrorists in bangladesh or stop blaming pakistan for its hand in mumbai attacks. Fascist India cannot have its "Gandhi cake" and eat it as well.