Remembering the 26/11 Mumbai attacks: A Day of Tragedy

On November 26 in the year 2008, ten Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists conducted 12 organised shooting and bombing strikes, continuing for four days throughout Mumbai.

In total, 166 persons were killed in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. And, around 300 people were injured in the attacks. Among the victims there were few foreign nationals, including six Americans, six Jews at the Chabad, and nine terrorists. One captured terrorist Kasab was executed after a long judicial case. The incidents took place at the Oberoi hotel, the Taj Hotel, the Leopold Cafe, the Nariman (Chabad) House, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station.

The Mumbai attacks of November 26-29, 2008, were a series of meticulously coordinated terrorist assaults that struck the city of Mumbai, India.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): The assault commenced at nearly 9:20 p.m. when two assailants opened fire in the bustling railway station, resulting in the deaths of 58 individuals and injuring over 100.

Leopold Cafe: Following the attack at CSMT, the terrorists targeted the renowned Leopold Cafe, where 10 people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries.

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel: A group of four terrorists infiltrated the hotel, planting explosives and taking hostages. The standoff persisted for more than 60 hours, culminating in the deaths of 31 individuals.

Oberoi Trident Hotel: Another faction of terrorists launched an assault on this upscale hotel, taking hostages and resulting in the deaths of 30 people during the siege. Nariman House: The Jewish community centre was also attacked, leading to an extended hostage crisis that resulted in the deaths of five hostages, including a rabbi and his family.

Cama Hospital: This hospital was targeted as well, where six Police officers, including Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, were killed.

Metro Cinema and St. Xavier’s College: The violence spread to these locations, causing additional casualties and widespread panic.

The attacks were carried out by 10 terrorists from the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The siege ended on November 29, 2008, with the death of the last remaining attackers at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. These attacks left a deep scar on Mumbai and highlighted the need for improved security measures and international cooperation in combating terrorism. (SA News)

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