When ten heavily armed terrorists from Pakistan wreaked havoc in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, 166 people—including foreigners and security personnel—were killed and over 300 others were injured
The Mumbai terror attacks, also known as 26/11, were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in Mumbai, India, from November 26 to 29, 2008
The attacks were carried out by ten members of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba
The terrorists arrived in Mumbai by sea and targeted multiple locations in the city, including prominent landmarks like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Oberoi Trident Hotel, and the Nariman House, a Jewish community center
The siege lasted for nearly three days, during which security forces engaged the terrorists in intense gun battles
The attackers took hostages, and the situation was further complicated by the presence of foreign nationals in the targeted locations. The National Security Guard (NSG) commandos played a crucial role in neutralizing the terrorists and securing the affected sites
The Mumbai attacks resulted in the deaths of 166 people, including both Indian and foreign nationals, and left hundreds more injured
The attacks also strained relations between India and Pakistan, as evidence pointed to the involvement of Pakistani-based militants
The Mumbai terror attacks had a significant impact on global counter-terrorism efforts and highlighted the need for international cooperation to combat terrorism
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