The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were the main below to the law and order situation in India in the year 2008. These were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that occurred in Mumbai, India, over four days, from November 26 to November 29, 2008. They were one of the deadliest terrorist events in India’s history, leaving a profound impact on the nation and the world. Here’s a summary:
26th November 2008
The terrorist attack in India was the deadliest attack in the history of India. These attacks were carried out in crowded places as well as luxury hotels. There were almost 10 militants who were involved in these terrorist attacks and the firing during these attacks were continued about 60 hours. It resulted in panic and chaos all over the India, especially in Mumbai city (Also Read: Operation Ghazab Lil Haq)
Brief Facts of Mumbai Attacks 2008
Mumbai attacks of 26th November 2008 were carried between 26th and 29th November 2008. These attacks were mainly carried out in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
So there were almost 10 militants who were involved in these attacks. According to the Indian officials, almost 166 civilians and security personnel died in these terrorist attacks, including the eight attackers. Similarly, there are more than 300 people who were injured in these attacks (Also Read: US Attacked Venezuela)
Main targeted locations of Mumbai attack
The terrorists who were involved in these attacks continued their attacks in South Mumbai, including Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It was a luxury hotel near Gateway of India.
Secondly, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, it was a major railway station in South Mumbai, and dozens of people died at the railway station during the terrorist attack (Also Read: Current Affairs Burning News)
Moreover, Leopold Cafe, Kama Hospital, Metro Cinema, Leopold Cafe, Oberoi Trident Hotel, and Times of India Building. All these places were attacked and many people died in these places. These attacks involved mass shooting, hostage situations, and bomb blasts.
According to the Indian officials, the attackers travelled by sea to Mumbai. Near Mumbai, the attackers used inflatable boats and reached the coast. Thereafter, the attackers scattered in small groups and attacked different places in Mumbai. The first attack began around 9:30 p.m. on 26 November 2008.
Major incidents of Mumbai attacks
Major incidents of Mumbai attacks was happened at CST railway station during shooting. In the railway station shooting, two attackers opened fire on passengers and the shooting was so sudden and fierce that almost 50 people died during two minutes fire.
Second major incident was Taj Mahal Palace Hotel siege. This siege of Taj Mahal was lasted for almost three days (Also Read: Current Affairs Solved MCQs)
Indian security response of Mumbai attacks
The Indian forces response started a counter-terrorism operation that is named as Operation Black Tornado. In this operation, the security forces involved Mumbai police, marines, commandos, National Security Guard and Indian Army.
So, in this operation, up to March 29, November 1, 2008, all the results killed. Ajmal Kasab, the only attacker, arrested. The most interesting thing of this Mumbai attack is that one of the terrorists named Ajmal Kasab was arrested alive. His name was Ajmal Amir Kasab. He was arrested during a gunfight with the police.
He was presented later on in Indian court and sentenced to death in 2010 and executed in 2012.
Casualties of Mumbai attack
According to Indian officials, almost 166 civilians and security personnel were killed, 26 foreign nationals among the victims and more than 300 injured.
