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The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that
took place over four days, from November 26 to 29, 2008, orchestrated by the
Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Here's a detailed
breakdown:
Overview
 Ten heavily armed terrorists arrived in Mumbai by sea and launched
attacks at multiple high-profile locations.
 The attack resulted in 174 deaths, including 9 attackers, and over 300
injured.
 The Indian National Security Guard (NSG), police, and other security
forces took nearly 60 hours to neutralize the attackers.

Key Incidents
1. Infiltration by Sea
 The attackers hijacked an Indian fishing trawler (Kuber) after leaving
Karachi, Pakistan.
 They killed the crew and used the boat to reach the Mumbai coastline.
 Upon reaching, they split into smaller groups, carrying automatic rifles,
grenades, and explosives.

2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)


 Attackers: Ajmal Kasab and Ismail Khan.
 They opened fire in the crowded railway station at around 9:20 PM on
November 26.
 Casualties: 58 killed, over 100 injured.
 The duo left the station and continued attacking elsewhere.

3. Leopold Cafe
 Attackers: Shoaib and Nazir.
 The popular cafe was attacked at 9:30 PM.
 Casualties: 10 killed, many injured.
 The attackers moved to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

4. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel


 Attackers: Four terrorists divided into pairs.
 They entered the luxury hotel and began killing guests, setting fires, and
taking hostages.
 Security forces and NSG commandos were engaged in a prolonged
operation to secure the building.
 The Taj’s iconic dome caught fire during the operation.
 Casualties: 31 killed, including hotel staff.

5. Oberoi-Trident Hotel
 Attackers: Fahadullah and Abdul Rehman.
 Entering around the same time as the Taj attack, they began firing
indiscriminately and took hostages.
 The NSG and police launched rescue operations, evacuating many
trapped guests.
 Casualties: 32 killed.

6. Nariman House (Chabad House)


 Attackers: Babar Imran and Nasir.
 This Jewish community center was stormed, and its residents were taken
hostage.
 After intense gunfire, the NSG killed the terrorists on November 28.
 Casualties: 7, including Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivka.
7. Cama Hospital
 Kasab and Ismail Khan targeted the hospital but refrained from attacking
patients.
 They ambushed and killed several police officers, including ATS Chief
Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar, and Ashok Kamte.
 Later, Kasab was captured alive after a fierce gunfight, becoming a critical
source of intelligence.

Hostage Crisis and Rescue Operations


 Over 300 hostages were rescued during the NSG-led operations at the
Taj, Oberoi, and Nariman House.
 Commandos faced challenges due to unfamiliar layouts and booby traps
set by the attackers.

Aftermath
1. Ajmal Kasab's Trial:
o Kasab was interrogated and revealed the role of LeT.
o Convicted in 2010, he was executed in 2012.
2. Strained India-Pakistan Relations:
o Evidence showed the involvement of Pakistan-based elements,
leading to international pressure on Pakistan.
3. Improved Security Measures:
o India revamped its counter-terrorism strategy, forming the
National Investigation Agency (NIA) and strengthening coastal
security.
The attacks remain one of the darkest chapters in Indian history, symbolizing
resilience in the face of terror.

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