This was India’s worst terrorist event since 1993 Mumbai bombings where 257 were killed. The policemen at the scene were armed with pistols, while the militants had AK-47s and various explosives. These attacks convinced the Indian government to supply more police officers, better guns, and more training on how to handle different types of terrorist threats. George W. Bush, President of the United States, pledged the full support of the U.S in the apprehension of the terrorists.