Mumbai, Nov 26: On November 26, 2008-15 years ago on this day terror attack rocked India’s financial capital, Mumbai. This day is often referred to as 26/11.
A group of ten terrorists orchestrated chaos on the streets of Mumbai, unleashing mayhem that echoed through the nation and resonated globally, sending shock-waves.
President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered all the victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
A grateful nation remembers with pain all the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. We stand with their families and loved ones in honouring the memory of the brave souls. I pay homage to the valiant security personnel who laid down their lives for the motherland. Recalling…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 26, 2023
Things to know about the Mumbai terror attack:
# Terrorist from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group entered Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008. In the four days, the terrorist killed 166 people and injured over 300.
# The targets were made which could make a maximum impact including the Taj, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Oberoi Hotels, the Jewish centre at Nariman House, and the Leopold Cafe.
# In the terror attack, nine LeT terrorists were killed while Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab- the only Pakistani terrorist from the Mumbai terror attack was arrested at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station.
# Many security personnel, including two NSG commandos laid down their lives in the Mumbai attack, including Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
# In May 2010, Qasab was handed the death penalty, and was hanged in a maximum security prison in Pune city two years later.
# Marking 15 years of Mumbai terror attack, Israel has officially designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terror organisation without any request by the Indian government.
#NeverForget2611 | #WATCH | On the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks' anniversary, Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon says, "It's a horrendous phenomena when people come into your safe haven, to your houses in Mumbai to disrupt the life, to create panic. They wanted panic, they… pic.twitter.com/VUE495Xb3C
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2023
On this day, every year, countrymen remembers the supreme sacrifice made by the people and security forces while fighting the terrorists.
Never forgive, Never Forget
Tribute to the martyrs & victims of 26/11 attack
#MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/cOUgykRoV8
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) November 26, 2023
Heartfelt Tributes to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in the 26/11 attacks. Their courage and resilience will forever be remembered. We stand united against terror, striving for peace.#Mumbai2611 #MumbaiAttacks #MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/K6mrJbeDGN
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) November 26, 2023
Bow down in gratitude to these brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in protecting the motherland. #MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/v0qQw62eLW
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 26, 2023
15 years ago on this day, one of the most ghastly terror attacks shook us. One of the greatest son of Bharat Maa,Veer Shaheed Tukaram Omble demonstrated exemplary courage and selflessness to catch Kasab alive. Forever indebted. Garv hai aise mahaan insaan par. #MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/yyaT0jcwjQ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 26, 2023
26/11 मुंबई आतंकी हमले में राष्ट्ररक्षा में अपना सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाले सुरक्षा बल के सभी जवानों का भाव-भीनी श्रद्धांजलि 🙏🏻
आपके साहस, समर्पण व बलिदान को देश कभी भूलेगा नहीं।
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) November 26, 2023
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