"Bombay Doors Open"

No, not this type of bombay door.

I am actually referring to the entrance of commercial buildings in Mumbai.  After Mumbai was rocked by terrorist attacks in 2008, Mumbai stepped up security around public spaces.

When I was there in 2010 security was very high.  Cars were inspected two times on the way to my hotel, The Grand Hyatt.  Everyone had to go through metal detectors for hotels, office buildings, and shopping malls.

Part of this continues today.  Vehicles are still inspected, hoods lifted and trunks checked.  And armed guards, x-ray machines and metal detectors are still at the entrances of hotels and office buildings.  What is a little perplexing is that at some places if you “beep” going through the metal detector, there is no “wanding” or pat down—you just pick up your bag an continue on—no harm, no foul.

Reminds me of some of the charade we have with TSA inspections in the US.