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Subject: DNA - Tunnel for Obama near Mani Bhavan
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:12:31 +0530

Tunnel for Obama near Mani Bhavan

It could give a sense of superior American organisation, or be an
indicator of a deep-set persecution complex. It could also be a
manifestation of Uncle Sam's penchant for a show of strength.

The matter pertains to US president Barack Obama's planned visit to
Mani Bhavan —the Gandhi museum — on November 6, soon after he
reaches Mumbai. On Monday, US secret agents visited the museum to plan
Obama's security detail.

They were accompanied by officers of Mumbai Police and civic officials
of the D ward (where Mani Bhavan is located). While inspecting the route
and the buildings lining up the route to the museum, the Americans
detected a skyscraper near Peddar road and also found the area to be
highly populated.

Since it is difficult to monitor such a congested area, they came up
with a quick solution which left the Indians accompanying them amazed: A
bomb-proof over-ground tunnel — to be installed by US military
engineers in just an hour.

The tunnel would be a kilometre long and measure 12ft by 12ft — enough
to let Obama's cavalcade pass through. The tunnel would be centrally
air-conditioned, fitted with close-circuit television cameras, and will
be heavily guarded at every point, including, of course, its entry and
exit.

Details about when exactly the tunnel would be made were not
forthcoming. But officials said that the structure would be dismantled
immediately after Obama leaves the area.

--michaelchappell