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wildhorses
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I just heard this on the news. British and American hostages taken by terrorists in India. They say about 80 were killed and some are still trapped.
British and American hostages taken in India
Well, no, they say around 80 people have been killed and 200 wounded but not that they were British and American hostages. There have been eyewitness reports that hostage-takers were looking for US and UK passport holders and that hostages have been taken.
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where did I say that the 80 killed were american or british?
British and American hostages taken in India
good god, will this madness ever end?:mad:
British hostages seized in India terror attacks that kill at least 80
Britons and Americans were among dozens of hostages taken by gunmen in co-ordinated terror attacks across Bombay which left more than 80 people dead.
Westerners were rounded up in at least two five-star hotels, including the exclusive Taj Palace, which were among seven targets stormed by men armed with AK-47 machine guns and grenades.
Witnesses said the terrorists, thought to be linked to Al-Qaeda, were specifically targeting British and American visitors.
Police said more than 80 people had been killed and another 250 injured as blasts and gunfire were heard across the city.
Security forces continued to fight gunbattles with the terrorists last night, hours after the initial attacks in Bombay, also known as Mumbai.
Guests in the restaurant of the five-star Oberoi were challenged on their nationality as they were herded upstairs from the Oberoi restaurant.
"They told everybody to stop and put their hands up and asked if there were any British or Americans," said Alex Chamberlain, a British businessman. "My friend said to me, don't be a hero, don't say you are British.
"I am sure that is what this is all about. They were talking about British and Americans specifically."
There was also an attack on the Café Leopold, one of the most famous venues for tourists in the city, as well as at hospitals and railway stations.
"I guess they were after foreigners, because they were asking for British or American passports," said Rakesh Patel, a British witness who lives in Hong Kong and was staying at the Taj hotel on business. "They had bombs."
"They came from the restaurant and took us up the stairs," he told the NDTV news channel, smoke stains all over his face. "Young boys, maybe 20 years old, 25 years old. They had two guns."
Gunfire was reported at the Cama Hospital, suggesting that the terrorists were deliberately seeking to prevent the wounded from receiving medical care.
A British guest at the Taj Palace, where the England cricket team had been staying just two weeks ago, said that he had managed to escape the terrorists after being among a dozen people herded together by two heavily armed men and taken up to the hotel's upper floors.
"They were very young, like boys really, wearing jeans and T-shirts," he said. "They said they wanted anyone with British and American passports and then they took us up the stairs. I think they wanted to take us to the roof." He said that he had managed to escape when they reached the 18th floor.
As he was speaking to an Indian television station, there was a loud explosion from the roof of the hotel.
Sajjad Karim, a Conservative MEP who was visiting the city, was also caught up in the attack but managed to flee to safety.
Gunmen also attacked the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria station. Some reports said the men carried heavy suitcases.
AN Roy, the police commissioner of Maharashtra state, said: "The terrorists have used automatic weapons and in some places grenades have been lobbed."
A safety alert was issued to local government ministers and police advised ordinary citizens to stay in doors.
There was a report that a fire had started in one hotel and two terrorists were barricaded in another.
The first incidents, involving assault rifles and hand grenades, were recorded at the Gateway of India. The attacks continued for several hours.
Thousands of panicked residents, many who fled buildings and hotels where the firing was continuing were cowering wherever shelter was available.
Witnesses accused armed police teams of random fire after they were unable to identify the location of the gunmen. After the battles gunmen were reported to have disappeared, melting into the crowds undetected.
A Foreign Office spokesman said there were additional reports of an explosion close to the domestic airport as well as of shootings in various parts of Bombay.
British hostages seized in India terror attacks that kill at least 80
Britons and Americans were among dozens of hostages taken by gunmen in co-ordinated terror attacks across Bombay which left more than 80 people dead.
Westerners were rounded up in at least two five-star hotels, including the exclusive Taj Palace, which were among seven targets stormed by men armed with AK-47 machine guns and grenades.
Witnesses said the terrorists, thought to be linked to Al-Qaeda, were specifically targeting British and American visitors.
Police said more than 80 people had been killed and another 250 injured as blasts and gunfire were heard across the city.
Security forces continued to fight gunbattles with the terrorists last night, hours after the initial attacks in Bombay, also known as Mumbai.
Guests in the restaurant of the five-star Oberoi were challenged on their nationality as they were herded upstairs from the Oberoi restaurant.
"They told everybody to stop and put their hands up and asked if there were any British or Americans," said Alex Chamberlain, a British businessman. "My friend said to me, don't be a hero, don't say you are British.
"I am sure that is what this is all about. They were talking about British and Americans specifically."
There was also an attack on the Café Leopold, one of the most famous venues for tourists in the city, as well as at hospitals and railway stations.
"I guess they were after foreigners, because they were asking for British or American passports," said Rakesh Patel, a British witness who lives in Hong Kong and was staying at the Taj hotel on business. "They had bombs."
"They came from the restaurant and took us up the stairs," he told the NDTV news channel, smoke stains all over his face. "Young boys, maybe 20 years old, 25 years old. They had two guns."
Gunfire was reported at the Cama Hospital, suggesting that the terrorists were deliberately seeking to prevent the wounded from receiving medical care.
A British guest at the Taj Palace, where the England cricket team had been staying just two weeks ago, said that he had managed to escape the terrorists after being among a dozen people herded together by two heavily armed men and taken up to the hotel's upper floors.
"They were very young, like boys really, wearing jeans and T-shirts," he said. "They said they wanted anyone with British and American passports and then they took us up the stairs. I think they wanted to take us to the roof." He said that he had managed to escape when they reached the 18th floor.
As he was speaking to an Indian television station, there was a loud explosion from the roof of the hotel.
Sajjad Karim, a Conservative MEP who was visiting the city, was also caught up in the attack but managed to flee to safety.
Gunmen also attacked the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria station. Some reports said the men carried heavy suitcases.
AN Roy, the police commissioner of Maharashtra state, said: "The terrorists have used automatic weapons and in some places grenades have been lobbed."
A safety alert was issued to local government ministers and police advised ordinary citizens to stay in doors.
There was a report that a fire had started in one hotel and two terrorists were barricaded in another.
The first incidents, involving assault rifles and hand grenades, were recorded at the Gateway of India. The attacks continued for several hours.
Thousands of panicked residents, many who fled buildings and hotels where the firing was continuing were cowering wherever shelter was available.
Witnesses accused armed police teams of random fire after they were unable to identify the location of the gunmen. After the battles gunmen were reported to have disappeared, melting into the crowds undetected.
A Foreign Office spokesman said there were additional reports of an explosion close to the domestic airport as well as of shootings in various parts of Bombay.
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This is terrible. Some are still trapped in the hotel.
Firing resumes at Taj hotel, people still stuck inside
NDTV Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2008, (Mumbai)
Over 80 people have been killed and about 240 injured in a series of well coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night.
Two five-star hotels - Trident and Taj - are under siege and gunmen are reported to have held the occupants hostage.
Places attacked:
Trident hotel, Taj hotel, Wadi Bunder, Cama hospital, GT hospital, VT station, Bootleggers pub, Girgaum and Metro cinema
An ATS team arrived at the Taj, where fifth blast was reported; a grenade was flung from inside the hotel. The Army stormed the Taj hotel and took position at Trident hotel. Now, the encounter at Taj has ended.
Five terrorists have been killed and nine arrested inside the Taj hotel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that Taj and Trident are still not under control.
A little known outfit Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
"Encounter is on between police and terrorists at Taj and Trident. Our people have surrounded them and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) team has arrived at the Taj hotel," A N Roy, Deputy Police Commissioner.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil has left for Mumbai.
Many foreigners are reported to be held hostage by the terrorists.
"Gunmen took 15 hostages and half of them foreigners," said an eye-witness at Taj hotel.
"Gunmen wanted anyone with British or American passport," said another eye-witness.
According to latest reports hostages taken in Cama hospital of the city.
Encounter cops Vijay Salaskar and Ashok Kanthe have been killed in the operation. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was injured in the operation has succumbed to his injuries.
Additional commissioner of police Sadanand Date is critical.
There are also reports of low intensity blast in Ville Parle and grenade attack in Santa Cruz. Two blasts reported in Napean Sea road area of south Mumbai.
Police sources are investigating a boat which anchored off Mumbai harbour.
It all started with incidents of firing in Colaba and near CST station. One policeman was injured in the firing.
PTI adds Earlier, police cordoned off the CST and none was allowed to enter it.
Two persons armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades were reportedly holding up inside CST stations.
Hundreds of onlookers gathered outside the station. The station and premises has been evacuated.
One policeman was injured in the firing at Colaba and a number of people were wounded at CST where two armed men opened indiscriminate area.
Colaba is one of the most congested and high-profile areas of Mumbai and CST the busiest railway station.
Firing resumes at Taj hotel, people still stuck inside
NDTV Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2008, (Mumbai)
Over 80 people have been killed and about 240 injured in a series of well coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night.
Two five-star hotels - Trident and Taj - are under siege and gunmen are reported to have held the occupants hostage.
Places attacked:
Trident hotel, Taj hotel, Wadi Bunder, Cama hospital, GT hospital, VT station, Bootleggers pub, Girgaum and Metro cinema
An ATS team arrived at the Taj, where fifth blast was reported; a grenade was flung from inside the hotel. The Army stormed the Taj hotel and took position at Trident hotel. Now, the encounter at Taj has ended.
Five terrorists have been killed and nine arrested inside the Taj hotel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that Taj and Trident are still not under control.
A little known outfit Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
"Encounter is on between police and terrorists at Taj and Trident. Our people have surrounded them and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) team has arrived at the Taj hotel," A N Roy, Deputy Police Commissioner.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil has left for Mumbai.
Many foreigners are reported to be held hostage by the terrorists.
"Gunmen took 15 hostages and half of them foreigners," said an eye-witness at Taj hotel.
"Gunmen wanted anyone with British or American passport," said another eye-witness.
According to latest reports hostages taken in Cama hospital of the city.
Encounter cops Vijay Salaskar and Ashok Kanthe have been killed in the operation. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was injured in the operation has succumbed to his injuries.
Additional commissioner of police Sadanand Date is critical.
There are also reports of low intensity blast in Ville Parle and grenade attack in Santa Cruz. Two blasts reported in Napean Sea road area of south Mumbai.
Police sources are investigating a boat which anchored off Mumbai harbour.
It all started with incidents of firing in Colaba and near CST station. One policeman was injured in the firing.
PTI adds Earlier, police cordoned off the CST and none was allowed to enter it.
Two persons armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades were reportedly holding up inside CST stations.
Hundreds of onlookers gathered outside the station. The station and premises has been evacuated.
One policeman was injured in the firing at Colaba and a number of people were wounded at CST where two armed men opened indiscriminate area.
Colaba is one of the most congested and high-profile areas of Mumbai and CST the busiest railway station.
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This is still ongoing, I have been reading the news on this all night long. So many killed. :-1
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Oh, this is so sad:mad:
British and American hostages taken in India
wildhorses;1069822 wrote: where did I say that the 80 killed were american or british?
I'm not sure how else to interpret your statement.
British and American hostages taken by terrorists in India.
They say about 80 were killed and some are still trapped.
They say about 80 what were killed? The only subject has been "British and American hostages".
I'm not sure how else to interpret your statement.
British and American hostages taken by terrorists in India.
They say about 80 were killed and some are still trapped.
They say about 80 what were killed? The only subject has been "British and American hostages".
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chonsigirl;1069853 wrote: This is still ongoing, I have been reading the news on this all night long. So many killed. :-1
Yes it is awful. And it was a coordianted attack at many places. Many were killed or injured. I hope they get the rest of the hostages out of that hotel.
Yes it is awful. And it was a coordianted attack at many places. Many were killed or injured. I hope they get the rest of the hostages out of that hotel.
British and American hostages taken in India
chonsigirl;1069853 wrote: This is still ongoing, I have been reading the news on this all night long. So many killed. :-1
my god, so sad!:-1
my god, so sad!:-1
Life is just to short for drama.
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They say 80 killed, not specific. I would assume it meant anyone who was there. Two of the top Indian police officials were killed in the first assault going in to one of the hotels. They do say "Western hostages" were taken, only thing specific was that they were asking for those who had American and British passports.
Terrorists strike in Mumbai, hold hostages - South and Central Asia- msnbc.com
Terrorists strike in Mumbai, hold hostages - South and Central Asia- msnbc.com
British and American hostages taken in India
Tragic I have been looking at the news feeds and picture coming out of the area not good. 
ALOHA!!
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WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
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spot;1069859 wrote: I'm not sure how else to interpret your statement.
British and American hostages taken by terrorists in India.
They say about 80 were killed and some are still trapped.
They say about 80 what were killed? The only subject has been "British and American hostages".
Oh stop whining fgs. People are dying. And you are whining. 80 what? 80 people. You cant figure that out? It was a coordinated attack. Yes 80 were killed and some are trapped in a hotel.
British and American hostages taken by terrorists in India.
They say about 80 were killed and some are still trapped.
They say about 80 what were killed? The only subject has been "British and American hostages".
Oh stop whining fgs. People are dying. And you are whining. 80 what? 80 people. You cant figure that out? It was a coordinated attack. Yes 80 were killed and some are trapped in a hotel.
British and American hostages taken in India
wildhorses;1069871 wrote: Oh stop whining fgs. People are dying. And you are whining. 80 what? 80 people. You cant figure that out? It was a coordinated attack. Yes 80 were killed and some are trapped in a hotel.
What I did was clarify your ambiguous post. For some reason you feel inclined to chase me as to why when I'd have thought the clarification made it quite evident.
What I did was clarify your ambiguous post. For some reason you feel inclined to chase me as to why when I'd have thought the clarification made it quite evident.
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chonsigirl;1069867 wrote: They say 80 killed, not specific. I would assume it meant anyone who was there. Two of the top Indian police officials were killed in the first assault going in to one of the hotels. They do say "Western hostages" were taken, only thing specific was that they were asking for those who had American and British passports.
Terrorists strike in Mumbai, hold hostages - South and Central Asia- msnbc.com
Yes the numbers wont be exact till later. It is their best estimate. There is no way they can possibly have this info until it is over.
Terrorists strike in Mumbai, hold hostages - South and Central Asia- msnbc.com
Yes the numbers wont be exact till later. It is their best estimate. There is no way they can possibly have this info until it is over.
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9 terrorist killed so far they attacked 2 luxury hotels, train station, resturants. Hostages taken at the TAJ hotel. Our State department unaware of any american casualties. 187 injured 85 killed
deccan mujahideen claiming responsibility for attacks.
deccan mujahideen claiming responsibility for attacks.
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MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
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WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
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CARLA;1069892 wrote: 9 terrorist killed so far they attacked 2 luxury hotels, train station, resturants. Hostages taken at the TAJ hotel. Our State department unaware of any american casualties. 187 injured 85 killed
deccan mujahideen claiming responsibility for attacks.
oh its up to 85. I was afraid of that....the number of deaths would rise. I am glad that at least some of the terrorists bit the dust.
deccan mujahideen claiming responsibility for attacks.
oh its up to 85. I was afraid of that....the number of deaths would rise. I am glad that at least some of the terrorists bit the dust.
British and American hostages taken in India
Just watching the news it is up th 87 killed now. The gunmen had automatic weapons. Hostage taken at taj mahal, oberoi hotels. Patients were taken hostage at a hospital as well.
[QUOTE]oh its up to 85. I was afraid of that....the number of deaths would rise. I am glad that at least some of the terrorists bit the dust.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]oh its up to 85. I was afraid of that....the number of deaths would rise. I am glad that at least some of the terrorists bit the dust.[/QUOTE]
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
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This is an update to the article I posted: update is 10 minutes ago:
3-4 terrorists holed up in Taj, encounter still on
NDTV Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2008, (Mumbai)
3-4 terrorists holed up in Taj, encounter still on
NDTV Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2008, (Mumbai)
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CARLA;1069902 wrote: Just watching the news it is up th 87 killed now. The gunmen had automatic weapons. Hostage taken at taj mahal, oberoi hotels. Patients were taken hostage at a hospital as well.
Yes. I heard on the radio that the gunmen wanted to prevent them from getting treatment. ...bastids.
Yes. I heard on the radio that the gunmen wanted to prevent them from getting treatment. ...bastids.
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wildhorses;1069889 wrote: Yes the numbers wont be exact till later. It is their best estimate. There is no way they can possibly have this info until it is over.
your so right, it may take days!
your so right, it may take days!
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Today's report
Mumbai massacre | Put your hand up if you’re British or American | The Sun |News
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... stage.html
Mumbai massacre | Put your hand up if you’re British or American | The Sun |News
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... stage.html
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And one Australian dead.
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AussiePam;1070052 wrote: And one Australian dead.
Sorry to hear that Pam. It looks like their out to get Westerners again as well as just being bloody indiscriminant.
I suppose it'll be a few days before we get the full toll.
On the Sun home page, there is a number you can ring if anyone is worried about missing friends or family out there.
Sorry to hear that Pam. It looks like their out to get Westerners again as well as just being bloody indiscriminant.
I suppose it'll be a few days before we get the full toll.
On the Sun home page, there is a number you can ring if anyone is worried about missing friends or family out there.
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My friends' wife runs the News department in one of the big TV stations in Delhi, they think that they may have lost a couple of reporters in that hotel massacre. How horrific.
India is no stranger to attacks by Islamic militants, usually Pakistani, usually over some esoteric India-Pakistan issue, this seems to be a little different than the usual stuff (though whether its another one of this Al Queda things remains to be seen). I hope the Indian police and security can end this situation without any more loss of innocent life, its a terrible sitiuation for them over there.
India is no stranger to attacks by Islamic militants, usually Pakistani, usually over some esoteric India-Pakistan issue, this seems to be a little different than the usual stuff (though whether its another one of this Al Queda things remains to be seen). I hope the Indian police and security can end this situation without any more loss of innocent life, its a terrible sitiuation for them over there.
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It's a disgrace that anyone should dream up an act like this. Perhaps someone somewhere wants a Hindu backlash against Indian Muslims in order to radicalise Indian Muslims into supporting more outrages, and they've thrown in anti-Westernism for flavouring. One can only hope that the police are up to untangling the plot with both skill and honesty. It could, after all, be Indian Nationalists. They've been the most active in previous bombings in Mumbai on a similar scale to this.
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oscar;1070051 wrote: Today's report
Mumbai massacre | Put your hand up if you’re British or American | The Sun |News
Latest UK News Headlines - Mirror.co.uk
'Suddenly there was gunfire and the whole place fell apart': Horror of British couple shot in Mumbai massacre | Mail Online
thanks for the update Oscar, how brutal!
Mumbai massacre | Put your hand up if you’re British or American | The Sun |News
Latest UK News Headlines - Mirror.co.uk
'Suddenly there was gunfire and the whole place fell apart': Horror of British couple shot in Mumbai massacre | Mail Online
thanks for the update Oscar, how brutal!
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AussiePam;1070052 wrote: And one Australian dead.
I'm so sorry to hear this Pam!:-4
I'm so sorry to hear this Pam!:-4
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Scrat;1070161 wrote: Thankgod Im in Moscow and not there. They have tighter security here today, KGB and NKVD are crawling all over the metro. They asked me for my passport twice already and searched my backpack. They are not causing a lot of disruptions either. Lines are better targets. They do not like backpacks. Im not surprised by this at all, that corner of IndiA has been smouldering for decades and frankly I find it ironic that these 5 star hotels are just minutes away from one of the biggest slums in India. Can you think of a better place to hide and even recruit and train people?
My husband works with Pakistani's and they often say India is a time-bomb waiting to happen.
My husband works with Pakistani's and they often say India is a time-bomb waiting to happen.
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oscar;1070293 wrote: My husband works with Pakistani's and they often say India is a time-bomb waiting to happen.
You'd scarcely expect them to be polite about the place, after all. They tend to go to war with each other at the drop of a hat.
You'd scarcely expect them to be polite about the place, after all. They tend to go to war with each other at the drop of a hat.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
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Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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spot;1070296 wrote: You'd scarcely expect them to be polite about the place, after all. They tend to go to war with each other at the drop of a hat.
Yes. In converstions i have had with them, i get the impression they not only fear India but have some ill feeling toward them. They say Pakistan must have nucleur arsenal to deter India. I must admit i have not had many conversations with Indian's on this, so i only get one side.
Yes. In converstions i have had with them, i get the impression they not only fear India but have some ill feeling toward them. They say Pakistan must have nucleur arsenal to deter India. I must admit i have not had many conversations with Indian's on this, so i only get one side.
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British and American hostages taken in India
sky news latest
A blaze has broken out at a besieged Mumbai hotel, where commandos are battling terrorists behind a string of deadly attacks in the city.
Israeli embassy says 10-20 of its nationals among Mumbai hostages
Cricketers To Fly Home From India
The coordinated strikes on the Indian coastal city have left 104 people dead, including one male British national, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Over 300 people have been wounded, including at least seven Britons.
As night falls, the Indian army is engaged in a major operation to rescue people taken hostage by the heavily-armed militants.
The latest video from the heart of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) shows a fierce blaze in part of the luxury Trident Oberoi hotel, which was targeted by the terrorists.
Militants are understood to be holding up to 30 guests hostage, with another 100 trapped in their rooms.
Earlier, commandos entered the nearby Taj Mahal Palace hotel in an attempt to flush out the gunmen who invaded the building on Wednesday evening.
Six bodies were brought out but no militants were captured inside, a local police chief said.
The wave of terror began after small groups of militants, armed with automatic weapons and grenades, entered the city by boat and fanned out.
They burst into two hotels, a hospital and a railway station as well as a cafe popular with foreign tourists, firing indiscriminately and throwing grenades.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the attacks were well-planned and probably had "external linkages".
Briton Myles Curtis, who was staying at the Taj hotel, told Sky News he managed to avoid several machine-gun attacks before escaping to the safety of the Australian consulate.
"There were a lot of AK-47s and grenades going off," he said.
"We had one aborted attempt to get out when the army tried to storm where we were and a number of people got killed.
"After three more attempts we were led out by the army and boarded a bus.
"We thought we were safe but then the gunfire started again. We realised we had to get off the bus and we made a run for it."
Police have not said how many died at the Taj, but Bombay Hospital said nine Europeans from the hotel were admitted, three of them in critical condition with gunshot wounds.
Conservative MEP Sajjad Karim was also in the Taj Mahal Palace when it was attacked.
He told Sky News: "There was a lot of commotion in the main lobby, and then another gunman came right in front of us and started shooting.
"I saw a number of people go down, but I was fortunate enough to get away."
Police have said they shot dead four gunmen and arrested nine suspects.
They said 12 officers were killed, including Hemant Karkare, the chief of the police anti-terrorist squad in Mumbai.
Eyewitness reports say the attackers were targeting Britons and Americans.
Alex Chamberlen, a Briton caught in the attacks, told Sky News an attacker asked tourists if they were British or American before opening fire.
A group calling itself the "Deccan Mujahideen" has claimed responsibility for the attacks, according to the Press Trust of India.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said: "It is evident that the group that carried these attacks, based outside the country, had come with single-minded determination to create havoc in the commercial capital of the country."
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office says those concerned about their British friends and relatives should call +44 (0)20 700 800 00 and all Britons in Mumbai should stay indoors.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the horrific incident was met by "shock and outrage" around the world and pledged all possible UK support for the Indian authorities in dealing with it.
A blaze has broken out at a besieged Mumbai hotel, where commandos are battling terrorists behind a string of deadly attacks in the city.
Israeli embassy says 10-20 of its nationals among Mumbai hostages
Cricketers To Fly Home From India
The coordinated strikes on the Indian coastal city have left 104 people dead, including one male British national, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Over 300 people have been wounded, including at least seven Britons.
As night falls, the Indian army is engaged in a major operation to rescue people taken hostage by the heavily-armed militants.
The latest video from the heart of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) shows a fierce blaze in part of the luxury Trident Oberoi hotel, which was targeted by the terrorists.
Militants are understood to be holding up to 30 guests hostage, with another 100 trapped in their rooms.
Earlier, commandos entered the nearby Taj Mahal Palace hotel in an attempt to flush out the gunmen who invaded the building on Wednesday evening.
Six bodies were brought out but no militants were captured inside, a local police chief said.
The wave of terror began after small groups of militants, armed with automatic weapons and grenades, entered the city by boat and fanned out.
They burst into two hotels, a hospital and a railway station as well as a cafe popular with foreign tourists, firing indiscriminately and throwing grenades.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the attacks were well-planned and probably had "external linkages".
Briton Myles Curtis, who was staying at the Taj hotel, told Sky News he managed to avoid several machine-gun attacks before escaping to the safety of the Australian consulate.
"There were a lot of AK-47s and grenades going off," he said.
"We had one aborted attempt to get out when the army tried to storm where we were and a number of people got killed.
"After three more attempts we were led out by the army and boarded a bus.
"We thought we were safe but then the gunfire started again. We realised we had to get off the bus and we made a run for it."
Police have not said how many died at the Taj, but Bombay Hospital said nine Europeans from the hotel were admitted, three of them in critical condition with gunshot wounds.
Conservative MEP Sajjad Karim was also in the Taj Mahal Palace when it was attacked.
He told Sky News: "There was a lot of commotion in the main lobby, and then another gunman came right in front of us and started shooting.
"I saw a number of people go down, but I was fortunate enough to get away."
Police have said they shot dead four gunmen and arrested nine suspects.
They said 12 officers were killed, including Hemant Karkare, the chief of the police anti-terrorist squad in Mumbai.
Eyewitness reports say the attackers were targeting Britons and Americans.
Alex Chamberlen, a Briton caught in the attacks, told Sky News an attacker asked tourists if they were British or American before opening fire.
A group calling itself the "Deccan Mujahideen" has claimed responsibility for the attacks, according to the Press Trust of India.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said: "It is evident that the group that carried these attacks, based outside the country, had come with single-minded determination to create havoc in the commercial capital of the country."
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office says those concerned about their British friends and relatives should call +44 (0)20 700 800 00 and all Britons in Mumbai should stay indoors.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the horrific incident was met by "shock and outrage" around the world and pledged all possible UK support for the Indian authorities in dealing with it.
"To be foolish and to recognize that one is foolish, is better than to be foolish and imagine that one is wise."
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el guapo;1070323 wrote: Cricketers To Fly Home From India That seems unlikely until the tour's over!
Ah... "CRICKET: ECB says England squad will return home on Friday but plan to return to India for Test series. More soon."
How odd.
Ah... "CRICKET: ECB says England squad will return home on Friday but plan to return to India for Test series. More soon."
How odd.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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spot;1070326 wrote: That seems unlikely until the tour's over!
Ah... "CRICKET: ECB says England squad will return home on Friday but plan to return to India for Test series. More soon."
How odd.
only what is says on sky news web page
Ah... "CRICKET: ECB says England squad will return home on Friday but plan to return to India for Test series. More soon."
How odd.
only what is says on sky news web page
"To be foolish and to recognize that one is foolish, is better than to be foolish and imagine that one is wise."
British and American hostages taken in India
Last 3 terrorists killed at the Taj. Not sure the threat is over yet. 1 terrorists still fighting at the Taj. Fire is out at the Taj hotel. 8 hostages freed from Jewish center. Fire at Oberoi hotel out, fate of 30 hostages unclear.
125 dead, 327 wounded.
125 dead, 327 wounded.
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
British and American hostages taken in India
From what I can make out at the moment, the terrorists have shot people indiscriminately. I think they want American and British people purely as hostages at the moment. I don't know about Americans, but only one Briton has been killed so far and as far as the news teams know.
I saw a couple of CCTV shots of terrorists on BBC News. They were smiling.
I saw a couple of CCTV shots of terrorists on BBC News. They were smiling.
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OpenMind;1070393 wrote: From what I can make out at the moment, the terrorists have shot people indiscriminately. I think they want American and British people purely as hostages at the moment. I don't know about Americans, but only one Briton has been killed so far and as far as the news teams know.
I saw a couple of CCTV shots of terrorists on BBC News. They were smiling.
I suppose we will have to wait a few days for an update on the casualtie's.
Send the SAS in.
I saw a couple of CCTV shots of terrorists on BBC News. They were smiling.
I suppose we will have to wait a few days for an update on the casualtie's.
Send the SAS in.
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Mumbai Massacre: British tycoon killed moments after TV interview as death toll hits 125 | Mail Online
Mumbai Massacre: British tycoon killed moments after TV interview as death toll hits 125 | Mail Online
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125 is the death toll now? OMG. It goes up by the minute.
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carla;1070386 wrote: last 3 terrorists killed at the taj. Not sure the threat is over yet. 1 terrorists still fighting at the taj. Fire is out at the taj hotel. 8 hostages freed from jewish center. Fire at oberoi hotel out, fate of 30 hostages unclear.
125 dead, 327 wounded.
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125 dead, 327 wounded.
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Odie;1070665 wrote:
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God, this is just terrible. Is it the Mujahadeen? Not seen all the news yet.
(if it is, then we should have made ally's of the taliban not fight them.
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:-5:-5God, this is just terrible. Is it the Mujahadeen? Not seen all the news yet.
(if it is, then we should have made ally's of the taliban not fight them.
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oscar;1070666 wrote: God, this is just terrible. Is it the Mujahadeen? Not seen all the news yet.
(if it is, then we should have made ally's of the taliban not fight them.
not sure who is responsible, and its still going on!:-5:-5:-5
(if it is, then we should have made ally's of the taliban not fight them.
not sure who is responsible, and its still going on!:-5:-5:-5
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Odie;1070673 wrote: not sure who is responsible, and its still going on!:-5:-5:-5 I'll watch the 06.00 am news, they should have an update on it.
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this one was 6 hours ago.
AHN Staff
Mumbai, India (AHN) - Counter-terrorism and marine commandos continued their siege of two luxury hotels and a Jewish housing complex in Mumbai, India Thursday night to flush-out and capture the remaining terrorists holed up there.
Security officials said one injured terrorist is holed up at the Taj Hotel while two to three gunmen remain inside the Hotel Trident-Oberoi. Two terrorists are suspected to be holed up at the Nariman House, where four Israelis have been evacuated.
At least three terrorists were killed and 145 people were rescued from the Taj, according to J K Dutt, director general of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commandos, India's counter-terrorism unit.
The NSG chief said mopping up operations are slow in consideration of the safety of trapped hotel guests, including some 200 people at the Hotel Trident-Oberoi.
Aside from the two hotels and the Jewish housing complex, trains stations and hospitals in Mumbai were also attacked by Muslim militants with gunfire and grenades on Wednesday night.
More than 100 people, including nine foreigners, were killed and more than 300 others were injured in the attack. At least seven terrorists were killed by commandos.
AHN Staff
Mumbai, India (AHN) - Counter-terrorism and marine commandos continued their siege of two luxury hotels and a Jewish housing complex in Mumbai, India Thursday night to flush-out and capture the remaining terrorists holed up there.
Security officials said one injured terrorist is holed up at the Taj Hotel while two to three gunmen remain inside the Hotel Trident-Oberoi. Two terrorists are suspected to be holed up at the Nariman House, where four Israelis have been evacuated.
At least three terrorists were killed and 145 people were rescued from the Taj, according to J K Dutt, director general of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commandos, India's counter-terrorism unit.
The NSG chief said mopping up operations are slow in consideration of the safety of trapped hotel guests, including some 200 people at the Hotel Trident-Oberoi.
Aside from the two hotels and the Jewish housing complex, trains stations and hospitals in Mumbai were also attacked by Muslim militants with gunfire and grenades on Wednesday night.
More than 100 people, including nine foreigners, were killed and more than 300 others were injured in the attack. At least seven terrorists were killed by commandos.
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Odie;1070684 wrote: this one was 6 hours ago.
AHN Staff
Mumbai, India (AHN) - Counter-terrorism and marine commandos continued their siege of two luxury hotels and a Jewish housing complex in Mumbai, India Thursday night to flush-out and capture the remaining terrorists holed up there.
Security officials said one injured terrorist is holed up at the Taj Hotel while two to three gunmen remain inside the Hotel Trident-Oberoi. Two terrorists are suspected to be holed up at the Nariman House, where four Israelis have been evacuated.
At least three terrorists were killed and 145 people were rescued from the Taj, according to J K Dutt, director general of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commandos, India's counter-terrorism unit.
The NSG chief said mopping up operations are slow in consideration of the safety of trapped hotel guests, including some 200 people at the Hotel Trident-Oberoi.
Aside from the two hotels and the Jewish housing complex, trains stations and hospitals in Mumbai were also attacked by Muslim militants with gunfire and grenades on Wednesday night.
More than 100 people, including nine foreigners, were killed and more than 300 others were injured in the attack. At least seven terrorists were killed by commandos.
Thanks Odie.
They told 'anyone British or American, to put your hands up'. I think that would have been the one time I'd have not put my hands up.
AHN Staff
Mumbai, India (AHN) - Counter-terrorism and marine commandos continued their siege of two luxury hotels and a Jewish housing complex in Mumbai, India Thursday night to flush-out and capture the remaining terrorists holed up there.
Security officials said one injured terrorist is holed up at the Taj Hotel while two to three gunmen remain inside the Hotel Trident-Oberoi. Two terrorists are suspected to be holed up at the Nariman House, where four Israelis have been evacuated.
At least three terrorists were killed and 145 people were rescued from the Taj, according to J K Dutt, director general of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commandos, India's counter-terrorism unit.
The NSG chief said mopping up operations are slow in consideration of the safety of trapped hotel guests, including some 200 people at the Hotel Trident-Oberoi.
Aside from the two hotels and the Jewish housing complex, trains stations and hospitals in Mumbai were also attacked by Muslim militants with gunfire and grenades on Wednesday night.
More than 100 people, including nine foreigners, were killed and more than 300 others were injured in the attack. At least seven terrorists were killed by commandos.
Thanks Odie.
They told 'anyone British or American, to put your hands up'. I think that would have been the one time I'd have not put my hands up.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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updated 9pm...all hostages have been set free....let's hope.
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Indian commandos scoured two luxury Mumbai hotels for the remaining militants holed up inside, more than 36 hours after gunmen stormed the buildings and killed 119 people in attacks across the city.
Security forces descended onto the roof of a Jewish center in the city in an effort to free people held hostage by gunmen, Agence France-Presse reported.
A rabbi, his wife and several other people were being held at the Chabad-Lubavitch Center in Nariman House. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sallai Meridor told CNN his government had offered Indian security forces help to resolve the crisis.
Eight foreigners were among those killed in the coordinated shootings and explosions across India’s financial hub that began late Nov. 26. The targeting of Westerners marks a shift in tactics for Islamic militants in India as they strike the international links that have helped the country’s economy grow at 9 percent or more for each of the past three years.
“This was a very planned and orchestrated attack, suggesting a more professional terrorist hand at work, said Rory Medcalf, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute’s program director for international security.
Extremists within India are concerned about the government’s “closer alignment with the West, Medcalf, a former official at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Grenades, Rifles
Terrorists armed with grenades and rifles had forced their way into the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel and the Oberoi Trident complex, saying they were targeting Americans and Britons.
All hostages were freed from the Taj late yesterday, though security forces were still moving through the hotel in search of terrorists, police said. At the Oberoi, at least 15 people were rescued and commandos continued to search for militants.
Three U.S. citizens were injured, according to the State Department. An Australian, a Briton, a Japanese and an Italian are confirmed to be among the dead, authorities said. Twenty-two foreign nationals were among 315 people injured in the attacks, according to Mumbai police.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was keeping President George W. Bush updated on the situation in Mumbai, the White House said. Embassy personnel were visiting hospitals and hotels to locate and identify any injured U.S. citizens.
Multiple Attacks
Multiple attacks have rocked India’s cities with bombs planted in markets, theaters and near mosques this year leaving more than 300 people dead.
“We came up against highly motivated terrorists, Vice- Admiral J.S. Bedi, whose commandos led the assault against the militants, said in televised comments. He showed pictures of recovered hand grenades, tear gas shells and AK47 magazines.
A little known Islamist group called the Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Press Trust of India reported.
Security forces were hunting for one injured terrorist at the Taj, who was moving between floors, and two militants at the Oberoi, the Press Trust of India reported, citing J.K. Dutt, director-general of the National Security Guard said.
India will “go after individuals and organizations behind the attacks, which were “well-planned with external linkages, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in a televised address to the nation. The government will take steps to ensure there is no repetition of the terrorist attacks, Singh said.
The Indian Navy captured a ship that was suspected to have dropped terrorists off the coast of Mumbai, IBN7 reported, citing unidentified intelligence officials.
The Vietnam-registered ship, MV Alfa, allegedly came from Karachi, Pakistan, and probably dropped the terrorists in speed boats in the Arabian Sea outside Indian territorial waters, the Hindi-language television channel said.
Indian forces detained two Pakistani merchant ships as part of their search for the planners of the attacks, PTI said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Subramaniam Sharma in New Delhi at ssharma@bloomberg.net.
Last Updated: November 27, 2008 21:00 EST
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Indian commandos scoured two luxury Mumbai hotels for the remaining militants holed up inside, more than 36 hours after gunmen stormed the buildings and killed 119 people in attacks across the city.
Security forces descended onto the roof of a Jewish center in the city in an effort to free people held hostage by gunmen, Agence France-Presse reported.
A rabbi, his wife and several other people were being held at the Chabad-Lubavitch Center in Nariman House. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sallai Meridor told CNN his government had offered Indian security forces help to resolve the crisis.
Eight foreigners were among those killed in the coordinated shootings and explosions across India’s financial hub that began late Nov. 26. The targeting of Westerners marks a shift in tactics for Islamic militants in India as they strike the international links that have helped the country’s economy grow at 9 percent or more for each of the past three years.
“This was a very planned and orchestrated attack, suggesting a more professional terrorist hand at work, said Rory Medcalf, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute’s program director for international security.
Extremists within India are concerned about the government’s “closer alignment with the West, Medcalf, a former official at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Grenades, Rifles
Terrorists armed with grenades and rifles had forced their way into the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel and the Oberoi Trident complex, saying they were targeting Americans and Britons.
All hostages were freed from the Taj late yesterday, though security forces were still moving through the hotel in search of terrorists, police said. At the Oberoi, at least 15 people were rescued and commandos continued to search for militants.
Three U.S. citizens were injured, according to the State Department. An Australian, a Briton, a Japanese and an Italian are confirmed to be among the dead, authorities said. Twenty-two foreign nationals were among 315 people injured in the attacks, according to Mumbai police.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was keeping President George W. Bush updated on the situation in Mumbai, the White House said. Embassy personnel were visiting hospitals and hotels to locate and identify any injured U.S. citizens.
Multiple Attacks
Multiple attacks have rocked India’s cities with bombs planted in markets, theaters and near mosques this year leaving more than 300 people dead.
“We came up against highly motivated terrorists, Vice- Admiral J.S. Bedi, whose commandos led the assault against the militants, said in televised comments. He showed pictures of recovered hand grenades, tear gas shells and AK47 magazines.
A little known Islamist group called the Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Press Trust of India reported.
Security forces were hunting for one injured terrorist at the Taj, who was moving between floors, and two militants at the Oberoi, the Press Trust of India reported, citing J.K. Dutt, director-general of the National Security Guard said.
India will “go after individuals and organizations behind the attacks, which were “well-planned with external linkages, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in a televised address to the nation. The government will take steps to ensure there is no repetition of the terrorist attacks, Singh said.
The Indian Navy captured a ship that was suspected to have dropped terrorists off the coast of Mumbai, IBN7 reported, citing unidentified intelligence officials.
The Vietnam-registered ship, MV Alfa, allegedly came from Karachi, Pakistan, and probably dropped the terrorists in speed boats in the Arabian Sea outside Indian territorial waters, the Hindi-language television channel said.
Indian forces detained two Pakistani merchant ships as part of their search for the planners of the attacks, PTI said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Subramaniam Sharma in New Delhi at ssharma@bloomberg.net.
Last Updated: November 27, 2008 21:00 EST
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Odie;1070688 wrote: updated 9pm...all hostages have been set free....let's hope.
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Indian commandos scoured two luxury Mumbai hotels for the remaining militants holed up inside, more than 36 hours after gunmen stormed the buildings and killed 119 people in attacks across the city.
Security forces descended onto the roof of a Jewish center in the city in an effort to free people held hostage by gunmen, Agence France-Presse reported.
A rabbi, his wife and several other people were being held at the Chabad-Lubavitch Center in Nariman House. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sallai Meridor told CNN his government had offered Indian security forces help to resolve the crisis.
Eight foreigners were among those killed in the coordinated shootings and explosions across India’s financial hub that began late Nov. 26. The targeting of Westerners marks a shift in tactics for Islamic militants in India as they strike the international links that have helped the country’s economy grow at 9 percent or more for each of the past three years.
“This was a very planned and orchestrated attack, suggesting a more professional terrorist hand at work, said Rory Medcalf, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute’s program director for international security.
Extremists within India are concerned about the government’s “closer alignment with the West, Medcalf, a former official at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Grenades, Rifles
Terrorists armed with grenades and rifles had forced their way into the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel and the Oberoi Trident complex, saying they were targeting Americans and Britons.
All hostages were freed from the Taj late yesterday, though security forces were still moving through the hotel in search of terrorists, police said. At the Oberoi, at least 15 people were rescued and commandos continued to search for militants.
Three U.S. citizens were injured, according to the State Department. An Australian, a Briton, a Japanese and an Italian are confirmed to be among the dead, authorities said. Twenty-two foreign nationals were among 315 people injured in the attacks, according to Mumbai police.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was keeping President George W. Bush updated on the situation in Mumbai, the White House said. Embassy personnel were visiting hospitals and hotels to locate and identify any injured U.S. citizens.
Multiple Attacks
Multiple attacks have rocked India’s cities with bombs planted in markets, theaters and near mosques this year leaving more than 300 people dead.
“We came up against highly motivated terrorists, Vice- Admiral J.S. Bedi, whose commandos led the assault against the militants, said in televised comments. He showed pictures of recovered hand grenades, tear gas shells and AK47 magazines.
A little known Islamist group called the Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Press Trust of India reported.
Security forces were hunting for one injured terrorist at the Taj, who was moving between floors, and two militants at the Oberoi, the Press Trust of India reported, citing J.K. Dutt, director-general of the National Security Guard said.
India will “go after individuals and organizations behind the attacks, which were “well-planned with external linkages, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in a televised address to the nation. The government will take steps to ensure there is no repetition of the terrorist attacks, Singh said.
The Indian Navy captured a ship that was suspected to have dropped terrorists off the coast of Mumbai, IBN7 reported, citing unidentified intelligence officials.
The Vietnam-registered ship, MV Alfa, allegedly came from Karachi, Pakistan, and probably dropped the terrorists in speed boats in the Arabian Sea outside Indian territorial waters, the Hindi-language television channel said.
Indian forces detained two Pakistani merchant ships as part of their search for the planners of the attacks, PTI said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Subramaniam Sharma in New Delhi at ssharma@bloomberg.net.
Last Updated: November 27, 2008 21:00 EST
Blimey!!!!!!!! It all sounds highly organised. If it's pakistan, it's highly likely it is the Mujahadeen.
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Indian commandos scoured two luxury Mumbai hotels for the remaining militants holed up inside, more than 36 hours after gunmen stormed the buildings and killed 119 people in attacks across the city.
Security forces descended onto the roof of a Jewish center in the city in an effort to free people held hostage by gunmen, Agence France-Presse reported.
A rabbi, his wife and several other people were being held at the Chabad-Lubavitch Center in Nariman House. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sallai Meridor told CNN his government had offered Indian security forces help to resolve the crisis.
Eight foreigners were among those killed in the coordinated shootings and explosions across India’s financial hub that began late Nov. 26. The targeting of Westerners marks a shift in tactics for Islamic militants in India as they strike the international links that have helped the country’s economy grow at 9 percent or more for each of the past three years.
“This was a very planned and orchestrated attack, suggesting a more professional terrorist hand at work, said Rory Medcalf, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute’s program director for international security.
Extremists within India are concerned about the government’s “closer alignment with the West, Medcalf, a former official at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Grenades, Rifles
Terrorists armed with grenades and rifles had forced their way into the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel and the Oberoi Trident complex, saying they were targeting Americans and Britons.
All hostages were freed from the Taj late yesterday, though security forces were still moving through the hotel in search of terrorists, police said. At the Oberoi, at least 15 people were rescued and commandos continued to search for militants.
Three U.S. citizens were injured, according to the State Department. An Australian, a Briton, a Japanese and an Italian are confirmed to be among the dead, authorities said. Twenty-two foreign nationals were among 315 people injured in the attacks, according to Mumbai police.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was keeping President George W. Bush updated on the situation in Mumbai, the White House said. Embassy personnel were visiting hospitals and hotels to locate and identify any injured U.S. citizens.
Multiple Attacks
Multiple attacks have rocked India’s cities with bombs planted in markets, theaters and near mosques this year leaving more than 300 people dead.
“We came up against highly motivated terrorists, Vice- Admiral J.S. Bedi, whose commandos led the assault against the militants, said in televised comments. He showed pictures of recovered hand grenades, tear gas shells and AK47 magazines.
A little known Islamist group called the Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Press Trust of India reported.
Security forces were hunting for one injured terrorist at the Taj, who was moving between floors, and two militants at the Oberoi, the Press Trust of India reported, citing J.K. Dutt, director-general of the National Security Guard said.
India will “go after individuals and organizations behind the attacks, which were “well-planned with external linkages, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in a televised address to the nation. The government will take steps to ensure there is no repetition of the terrorist attacks, Singh said.
The Indian Navy captured a ship that was suspected to have dropped terrorists off the coast of Mumbai, IBN7 reported, citing unidentified intelligence officials.
The Vietnam-registered ship, MV Alfa, allegedly came from Karachi, Pakistan, and probably dropped the terrorists in speed boats in the Arabian Sea outside Indian territorial waters, the Hindi-language television channel said.
Indian forces detained two Pakistani merchant ships as part of their search for the planners of the attacks, PTI said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Subramaniam Sharma in New Delhi at ssharma@bloomberg.net.
Last Updated: November 27, 2008 21:00 EST
Blimey!!!!!!!! It all sounds highly organised. If it's pakistan, it's highly likely it is the Mujahadeen.
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British and American hostages taken in India
oscar;1070695 wrote: Blimey!!!!!!!! It all sounds highly organised. If it's pakistan, it's highly likely it is the Mujahadeen.
All comments on who did it have come from the Indian police and government so far. They have a huge interest in this not being a domestic Indian incident, it would be far more in their interest for it to have originated in Pakistan. Indian police and government spokesmen have said intercept phone calls were in languages associated with Pakistan, eye-witnesses said the attackers spoke to each other in the local Hindi.
You'll get a good idea of whether the Indian spokesmen are right in saying UK and US visitors were the target of the attack once the list of dead and injured is finally made available. If they make up two or thee in a hundred of the dead and injured then that, I would have thought, is even fewer US and UK nationals than you'd expect to find by chance in the ultra-rich end of Mumbai. If they were being targeted you'd expect them to make up more of a majority.
All comments on who did it have come from the Indian police and government so far. They have a huge interest in this not being a domestic Indian incident, it would be far more in their interest for it to have originated in Pakistan. Indian police and government spokesmen have said intercept phone calls were in languages associated with Pakistan, eye-witnesses said the attackers spoke to each other in the local Hindi.
You'll get a good idea of whether the Indian spokesmen are right in saying UK and US visitors were the target of the attack once the list of dead and injured is finally made available. If they make up two or thee in a hundred of the dead and injured then that, I would have thought, is even fewer US and UK nationals than you'd expect to find by chance in the ultra-rich end of Mumbai. If they were being targeted you'd expect them to make up more of a majority.
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spot;1070800 wrote: All comments on who did it have come from the Indian police and government so far. They have a huge interest in this not being a domestic Indian incident, it would be far more in their interest for it to have originated in Pakistan. Indian police and government spokesmen have said intercept phone calls were in languages associated with Pakistan, eye-witnesses said the attackers spoke to each other in the local Hindi.
You'll get a good idea of whether the Indian spokesmen are right in saying UK and US visitors were the target of the attack once the list of dead and injured is finally made available. If they make up two or thee in a hundred of the dead and injured then that, I would have thought, is even fewer US and UK nationals than you'd expect to find by chance in the ultra-rich end of Mumbai. If they were being targeted you'd expect them to make up more of a majority.
You have a good point. Many of the deaths were not British or American. In fact many of the hostages taken were not British or American either. Also it seems to me that originally I heard a report that the attackers came in by sea and the boat had explosives on it? But then later I heard that they came across the border from Pakistan. I know that it is chaotic over there right now. But it seems odd to have reports that are so completely different.
You'll get a good idea of whether the Indian spokesmen are right in saying UK and US visitors were the target of the attack once the list of dead and injured is finally made available. If they make up two or thee in a hundred of the dead and injured then that, I would have thought, is even fewer US and UK nationals than you'd expect to find by chance in the ultra-rich end of Mumbai. If they were being targeted you'd expect them to make up more of a majority.
You have a good point. Many of the deaths were not British or American. In fact many of the hostages taken were not British or American either. Also it seems to me that originally I heard a report that the attackers came in by sea and the boat had explosives on it? But then later I heard that they came across the border from Pakistan. I know that it is chaotic over there right now. But it seems odd to have reports that are so completely different.