Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai

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It was a coordinated attack in seven different places in Mumbai.

MUMBAI, India November 26, 2008 (AP) Police say several people have been wounded in a series of attacks by terrorist gunmen at seven sites in Mumbai, including two luxury hotels.

"The terrorists have used automatic weapons and in some places grenades have been lobbed, the encounters are still going on and we are trying to overpower them," Roy says.

The gunmen attacked two luxury hotels, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station in southern Mumbai and Leopold's restaurant, a Mumbai landmark.

CNN Live Stream from Mumbai







Updated information is that 78 people haved been killed and around 200 haved been injureed.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiap ... index.html

[cycloneye]

I dont think its related as it was news before this attack occured but there is a terror watch for the New York Subway system.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27925893/

[Brent]

MUMBAI, India - Terrorists armed with automatic weapons and grenades attacked at least seven sites in Mumbai on Wednesday and were holding Western hostages at a hotel, authorities said. Police and Indian media reported at least 80 people were killed and 250 wounded.

The gunmen targeted luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, a police station, a crowded train station and other sites in India's financial capital in attacks that began late Wednesday and continued into Thursday, police and witnesses said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27928718/

Sounds like Americans or Brits could be some of the hostages.

[Ed Mahmoud]

I'd guess these terrorists are backed by rogue elements of Pakistan's ISI, their equivalent of the CIA.

[cycloneye]

The U.S. State Department said in a statement that all Americans are believed not being among the dead or injured.But they dont know if among the hostages still retained by the terrorists are Americans.

[cycloneye]

The Taj Hotel is burning and that is one of the places where there are hostages being held.

[Ptarmigan]

This is a horrible situation. 80 dead is a lot. Hopefully the death does not climb. Condolences to anyone who lost loved ones in this horrible terrorist attack.

[JTD]

If the ISI or any official Pakistani government organ is linked to this, there will be war. There was very nearly war in 2001 after the attack on the Indian parliament. Keep in mind Pakistan and India are heavily nuclear armed so....

[vbhoutex]

Not liking this at all!!! NOt good for a region that is already in turmoil.

Just off of breaking news-at least 2 of the gunmen have been killed, but apparently attacks are ongoing.

This is a terrible tragedy!!!

[Cryomaniac]

I'd guess these terrorists are backed by rogue elements of Pakistan's ISI, their equivalent of the CIA.

Possibly, as long as they are actually "rogue"...

If the ISI or any official Pakistani government organ is linked to this, there will be war. There was very nearly war in 2001 after the attack on the Indian parliament. Keep in mind Pakistan and India are heavily nuclear armed so....

Yeah. I personally think it was / is just rogue elements and not anything official. I have doubts either side would use nukes over it, even in the event of an all out war.

[Ptarmigan]

Not liking this at all!!! NOt good for a region that is already in turmoil.

Just off of breaking news-at least 2 of the gunmen have been killed, but apparently attacks are ongoing.

This is a terrible tragedy!!!

Oh God. It just gets worse and worse.

[Brent]

This is definitely not good, seems to be getting worse.

[cycloneye]

MSNBC reports Indian Army is preparing to go inside Obreri Hotel where hostages are being held.

[Cryomaniac]

MSNBC reports Indian Army is preparing to go inside Obreri Hotel where hostages are being held.

Sounds a vaguely sensible plan.

[cycloneye]

The latest goverment report is that 4 terrorists haved been killed and 9 haved been arrested.

BREAKING NEWS=At CNN the Pentagon correspondant reported that U.S. intelligence are looking at the possibility that a islamic group tied to the Kashimir area may be responsible.

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MSNBC reports Indian Army is preparing to go inside Obreri Hotel where hostages are being held.

Sounds a vaguely sensible plan.

They entered and a loud explosion was heard.No details yet about the results of the raid.

[Cryomaniac]

BREAKING NEWS=At CNN the Pentagon correspondant reported that U.S. intelligence are looking at the possibility that a islamic group tied to the Kashimir area may be responsible.

Interesting, and it would give a Pakistani connection, albeit rather tenuous.

[lurkey]

Picture from the India Times of two of the terrorists (allegedly)

Feed of tweets (from Twitter) of #Mumbai - source for non-US and US English language real-time news of the situation (though there may be some in various Indian dialects).

I created a Tweetgrid for tweets for following search terms #Mumbai, India and #India

First hand account from an Indian blog (in English)

Google map of the area in Mumbai

Youtube vids

Unsubstantiated reports of terrorists hijacking a government police jeep and firing on people in the streets . .. only thing confirmed is the hijacking of the jeep . .

IBN news live streaming.. . . News from India in English

Another cafe blown up . . .hostages held in nearby bldgs. . Battle continues at the Oberoi and Taj hotels

Stratfor via IBN is reporting that there are Jewish and Israeli hostages at the Chabad House in Mumbai, India

TimesNow showing some encounter shots live. the terrorists have moved to the new wing of Taj.

87 dead, 187 injured.... 50+ people released from Taj

Wiki page of the attacks -- apparently there has been shootings and hostages at one of the hosiptals - Cama Hospital

Australians and New Zealanders among the dead. .

Taj Hotel: reports of police severely out gunned by terrorists

Australians, English cricket teams postpone trips to India . .

IBN reporting that officials say Taj, Oberoi hotels are still NOT UNDER CONTROL

Local (Mumbai) trains already up and running in all the stations.

Reports of ANOTHER blast at a different hotel in Mumbai . .

Reports of more blasts in Mumbai (not sure if it relates to one reported directly above)

Timesnow says the terrorists came into Mumbai by boat. . . Indian Navy seals have captured some of the boats loaded with arms and terrorists.. .

A large, new, explosion has struck the Oberoi hotel in Mumbai, CNN-IBN says it "shook" the area.

1-888-407-4747 state dept. info on US citizens

Nautical Attack Vector

Unsubstantiated reports that the boats were registered in Karachi, Pakistan.

IBN reprots: Oberoi hotel 10-15 terrorists holed up on 19th floor as per escaped British National

ATS chief Hemant Karkare (Anti-terrorist chief in Mumbai) & encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar shot dead in the terror attacks.

At this moment, loud gunshots are being heard outside the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, live NDTV pictures show

Eyewitness reporting on iDesiTV that militants have seized 5-10 Jewish families as hostages at Nariman House. Nariman House located in dense area, difficult for official forces to maneuver

Reports that they targeted key anti-terror police officials.

Reports of 1 Japanese citizen dead

NSG commandos flown in from Delhi are ready to storm Oberoi, NDTV sources

At least 4-5 foreigners being held hostage on 19th floor by at least 2-3 terrorists @ Oberoi #mumbai: IBN just received confirmation fm cops

NDTV: 2 terrorists still in Trident [Hotel]...hundreds trapped inside

At least 2 columns of army commandos are inside Oberoi #mumbai (IBN), also navy commandos, Rapid Action Force

Another live account from an Indian blog. . Apparently there is a "situation" at another hospital in Mumbai GT Hospital

A "profile" of the Deccan Mujahideen

10 reported locations with attacks. Two major buildings being the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai.

Arnab takes pains to point out that this terrorist attack in #mumbai is not against foreign nationals, but against India by cowards

IBN is reporting a phone conversation recorded that essentially says "We got a bonus, the Commissioner is dead" (loose translation)

Reports say 4-5 people have been killed at Cama Hospital

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You can see continous coverage of the situation at this live stream.

Live Stream from Munbai

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Witness account inside Taj Hotel