Mumbai Terror Attacks

Latest Updates - 7:30 am GMT, 1:00 IST, 29th November 2008

• Sanitation process going on in Taj, 8 live hand grenades found.
• Casualties rise to 195
• Leading businessmen Sunil Parekh, Ashok Kapur and developer Pankaj Shah among deads.
• Ratan Tata, Chairman - Tata Group, reaches Taj

After 60 hours of siege

• Nariman House cleared
• Search still on at Taj
• 156 people lost their lives
• 400 injured
• 250 walked free

After almost 60 hours, Mumbai siege seems to be heading towards its end. With three terrorists killed and one captured alive at Taj, NSG commandos are checking the 568 room building for any more signs of terror, before declaring the operation to be formally over. On the other hand Nariman House where fierce battle was going on between the militants and the commandos since Wednesday night, has been handed over to the Indian army and Mumbai Police. Two terrorists and five hostages have been killed in this Jewish center.

The official death count of the attack has been put as 156 till now but according to officials it is too early to say anything. As the buildings will be sanitized, the count might rise beyond anyone's expectations. So far around 400 people have been injured and more than 250 have been rescued.

Updates; 12:15 pm GMT,5:45 pm IST, 28th November 2008

• 8 foreigners, 9 militants killed in the attack so far
• War still continues at Nariman House and Taj
• 6 terrorists still holed up inside Taj

Updates; 11:30 am GMT,4:57 pm IST 28th November 2008

• Casualties touch 143
• Trident, Oberoi under army's control, 2 terrorists killed
• Battle still on at Taj

Updates At; 9:00 am GMT,2:30 pm IST, 28th November 2008,

• 2 grenade explosions at Taj
• 148 hostages rescued from Trident
• Atleast 10 people reported to be dead at Taj
• 4th and 5th floor of the Nariman House cleared.

Updates At; 6:30 am GMT,12:00 IST , 28th November 2008

• 93 people rescued from Oberoi Trident Hotel
• Fresh explosions at ground floor of Old Taj

Updates At; 5:10 am GMT, 10:40 am IST ,28th November,2008

• 30 hostages rescued from Oberoi Trident Hotel
• Battle still on at Taj, 25 hostages believed to be trapped inside
• Death count rises to 130

Updates At; 5:00 am GMT ,10:30 am IST , 28th November,2008

• Nariman House - Final stage of operation going on
• Taj - Battle still on with one injured terrorist inside
• Trident - Two-three terrorists inside, no account of hostages

After more than 33 hours, Mumbai is still struggling with terror. Battle is still on at Trident Hotel and Nariman House, though the NSG commandos have been successful in rescuing the hostages at Taj. So far 127 people have lost their lives while 338 have been injured. 247 people have walked free while there is no account how many more people are trapped.

The battle at Nariman House is moving on to its final stage, more than 100 commandos have airdropped atop the House to flush out the holed up terrorists. As there are no more hostages inside, it has become easier for the commandos to go for this final take. Earlier in the day, three explosions have occurred at the site within three hours.

At Taj, one injured terrorist is believed to be trapped inside while at Trident, according to officials, there are two or three militants while there is no exact account of hostages.

Updates At;12.00 pm GMT , 27th November,2008

Latest from Trident Hotel: 12.00 pm GMT- Commandos are in an apartments across the road from Trident hotel, and firing at the terrorists.
Latest at Oberoi Hotel:12.00 pm GMT- Gunshots heard from inside Oberoi hotel where terrorists are holding around 40 people as hostage.
Latest From Taj Hotel:12.30 GMT- Loud explosion and Gun shots heard and fire seen in the Taj Hotel.
Latest from Delhi- IAF keeps seven transport aircraft and one VVIP aircraft on standby in Delhi for airlifting troops and leaders at short notice.
Latest From Nariman Point- Grenade sound could be heard from Nariman House building. Police and Commandos taking control and do clearing operations.

Mumbai Terrorist Attack

One of the worst and deadliest attacks in the recent times shook the city of Mumbai on late November 26, 2008. More than 100 people have been reported to have lost their lives while other 300 have been struggling for theirs in the various hospitals of the city. Militants have zeroed in on some of the high-profile-visited-areas such as The Taj, the luxury Trident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Colaba, Santa Cruz airport, Vile Parle, G.T. Hospital, Cama Hospital,Nariman House, Leopold Cafe among others as a number of leading international names were present here. The foreign nationals, especially the British and US citizens have been made the target to capture the international attention. The Maharashtra along with other sensitive areas of India has been put under high alert.

So far:

• 100 people dead
• 300 injured
• ATS Chief Hemant Karkare; Additional Police Commissioner of Mumbai Ashok Kamte; Encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar lost their lives.
• five explosions at Taj
• 3 terrorists killed, 9 captured, 3 escaped
• 15 feared to be held hostage
• Deccan Mujaheedin, an obscure terrorist outfit, behind the attacks
• School, colleges, government offices have been shut for the day
• 3 major trains suspended, many others running late
• Commandos enter Trident and Taj hotels

Important helpline numbers

Taj - +91-22-66574322/372, 1800 111 825 Trident - +91-11-23890606

MEA Control Room - +91-11-23015300 JJ Hospital- +9122-23739031

St. George's Hospital- +9122-22620240 G.T. Hospital- +9122-22630533

Cama Albless Hospital- +9122-2620390