None of the US special forces taking part initially reported throwing fragmentation grenades near Ms Norgrove, and it only came to light after video footage from head cameras worn by members of the squad was examined.[more]
General David Petraeus, the US commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan, called David Cameron yesterday morning to inform him of the discovery, and ordered an inquiry into the operation amid angry recriminations.
John and Lorna Norgrove, Linda's parents, are still waiting for a full explanation of what happened. Yesterday they were joined by their second daughter, Sofie, at their home on the Isle of Lewis. Mr Norgrove said: "We are not saying anything at the moment. We might issue a statement in another day or two, we're not certain, but now we are not saying anything."
The exact terms of the inquiry is yet to be decided. But, according to Nato officials, among the questions it would address is why US, Nato and British officials were so forcefully claiming that Ms Norgrove's death was due to a suicide detonation before all the evidence had been reviewed – and also why highly destructive fragmentation grenades were used in a mission where avoiding harming the hostage would be the primary concern.
BRILLLLIANT!!!! throwing a grenade during a hostage rescue!
a fragmentation grenade, no less!
you can't make up this stuff!
wish i'd thought of it....
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