The country’s financial capital remains as vulnerable to terror attacks and unexpected situations as ever but the fabled spirit of the Mumbaikar continues to remain undaunted. In fact, in the city of strangers and migrants the bonding between people keeps getting stronger with every fresh attack. It was evident today as the city quickly recovered from the initial shock of the serial blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Dadar and Opera House to lend a helping hand to the victims. Quick on their feet soon after the blast at Dadar, locals rallied around to help the injured. Within minutes they were managing the crowd, monitoring movement of vehicles and moving people to hospitals. It was the same at Zaveri Bazaar and Opera House where people refused to remain spectators and pitched in with help. For a change, the police were into the thick of action quickly and they had the support of people to fall back on. [caption id=“attachment_41153” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=“The Mumbaikar has certainly learnt from experience and has become mentally tougher over the years. AFP”]  [/caption] There was no panic, no frenzied reaction as the locals went about their job with calmness. If the purpose of the forces of terror was to spread panic in the Maximum City and get its citizens rattled, it had not worked. The Mumbaikar has certainly learnt from experience and has become mentally tougher over the years. Even the normally aggressive politicians were subdued in their reaction. “The government should find out those behind this evening’s serial blasts. I want that the government take immediate steps,” said Manohar Joshi, senior Shiv Sena leader. Others, too, were equally sober. The social networking sites were full of messages offering help. Users on Twitter quickly coined the hashtag #here2help, which were full of offers of places to stay, rides to and from various parts of the city etc. “Anyone needs a ride from Lower Parel to Mahim? Get in touch with @nakulsud on 9920722186 #here2help,” tweeted @beeayeanoowhy. “10 of us are going to donate blood #here2help..,” tweeted Gaurav Kamboj @OyeHooye. “Anybody needing help in Mumbai Central/Byculla area call @justlikecrap at 7738130705’’ said Arun Kumar @DreamsCentral. “Anyone in Jogeshwari who’s stuck? Please call 7208180539/9773510256,” tweeted alimaxout “My blood group is B- and I know it’s quite rare. If anyone needs it, please let me know,” wrote Anisha S @ghaatidancer. For those familiar with the city such largeheartedness should not come as a surprise. The citizens have always been ready with the helping hand for even perfect strangers. The response today shows the spirit of togetherness has grown only stronger. [fpgallery id=81]
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