They were well trained compared to the Indian Police. They were not comparable to US Special Operators, but few are. They also outgunned the Indian Police. It wasn’t until the Army and Commandos showed up that the tide turned. As for the rest of your post, I couldn’t agree more.
Compare the Indian police to the SWAT team at Colombine. That's the issue.Well at Colombine, the SWAT didn't act because it was outside their doctrine (active shooters). In this incident, the police didn't act because it was outside their training and abilities. A lack of training leads to a lack of courage.
The terrorists had about the same training the Afghan mujahadeen give to a nine year old terrorist. Spray from the hip, pull pin and toss grenade, continue to spray. Reload, spray more. Prepare to receive your virgins!
I guess what I'm trying to say here is that these people don't require more than rudimentary training on the weapons themselves. They don't need training because from the moment of birth they're inculcated with the doctrine that sheep are meant to be slaughtered. All it takes is a "muj warrior" and paradise is within the grasp. These animals are well trained compared to the average American citizen sheep who know nothing of weapons or the sheepdog mindset. I would still put my IDPA club against them anyday.