Hey all,
If any of your heard, there were bombings in Jaipur the night before last.
They don't know who planted the bombs as of yet, but around 7:20, 7 bombs went off in the old city....all in extremely populated areas. The police were able to disarm two more before they went off, and as of today there haven't been any others detected.
Everyone from our program is safe by the grace of God, and we were under house arrest for around 36 hours to ride out any backlash.
As of yesterday, there were over 70 dead, and 200 injured. The city was pretty chaotic but yesterday there were enforced curfews in the city to avoid communal violence, which emptied out the streets pretty effectively.
It was really strange because we were supposed to go to the old city to buy sari's but ended up going to the tailor instead...amazing how simple things can make such a difference.
So, we are allowed out today, with the SIT staff chaperoning us throughout the city.
So, we are safe, if not a little shaken.
Much love to all
1 comment:
Jess--
I am very thankful that you and your friends are safe. The day after I heard of the bombings, I checked the New York Times, which said that a Jaipur official had told reporters that no foreigners were injured. So I could confirm in the news that which I knew in my heart: that God is good and watches over His children all the time.
Love,
Brian
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