Netizens show solidarity with blast victims

With tags like "#MumbaiBlasts", "#here2help" and "#needhelp", Mumbai netizens shared their addresses on Twitter, asking those who were stranded due of traffic restrictions to drop by in order to reach a safe location

PTI | July 15, 2011



As TV channels flashed news about the Mumbai blasts and phone networks choked, netizens from across the country joined hands on social networking sites offering help to the victims in every possible manner.

While status messages on Twitter and Facebook requested people to confirm their safety, many logged in to networking sites to update themselves with the news.

Though the communication through this medium was a bit haphazard initially, tech-savvy users soon got into the flow with much needed information aimed at helping the blast victims.

The Mumbaikars, who are known as good Samaritans, were quick enough to offer assistance to the victims in whatever manner they could.

Using handles like "#MumbaiBlasts", "#here2help" and "#needhelp", many shared their addresses on Twitter, asking those who were stranded due of traffic restrictions to drop by in order to reach a safe location.

Some others offered shelter and food to stranded victims, while a few volunteered to donate blood.

One user named Satyarth tweeted, "Food, support, time, companion, friend, blood (B +ve) -- please feel free to ask fellow citizens. I am #here2help. I will do whatever I can."

Another user Sachin Malhotra tweeted: "#here2help...if taxis go off the road. Feel free to call and stay back at Chembur with my family."

Another user Nikhil Narayanan posted: "RT @mokshjuneja Anyone who needs to take a breather in Chembur, you are welcome to be hosted at my place call me 9322121170 #mumbaiblasts."

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