Kasab  (English, Paperback, Rodrigues Rommel)

26th November, 2008 – A tragedy that fails to fade from the mind of any Indian or foreigner, especially those present in Mumbai on that bloody day. A group of ten gunmen were responsible for mindless slaughter, and this was followed by at least 60 hours of utter chaos and distress. This book chronicles the happenings of that ill-fated day, but most of all, it explains the birth of a ‘new butcher’.

Summary of the Book

The 26/11 attacks reminded the world that the threat of terrorism will continue. Even though many years have passed, the scars of the horrific day still remain. There were many reports about the event in newspapers and news channels, and there was even a movie based on the episode. However, none of these reports have mentioned enough about one person who knew, participated and saw more of the attack than anyone could imagine: Ajmal Amir Kasab. We have been told that Kasab was just like all the other recruits of those who plotted the attack, but is that all we need to know about this man? Kasab: The Face of 26/11 puts together the convict's whole life and how he came to be. As a little boy, even Kasab would not have thought that he would be remembered for the reasons that he is today. The narrative has traced the footsteps of Kasab from Pakistani villages and cities to the PoK. It talks about the terrorist-training camps, the modes of transport that were used by the Pakistani militant, the Indian vessel that was hijacked from the Mumbai shores, and Kasab’s capture and captivity. Through hardcore investigative journalism, this book informs us of the careful planning and organization that led to the brutal bloodshed of 26/11.

About Rommel Rodrigues

Rommel Rodrigues has been a journalist since 1993 and has covered news concerning business, politics and current affairs. He has authored: Kasab: The Face of 26/11 and Everything You Wanted To Know About Business & Economics.