Terrorists Attack Mumbai, Target Western Hotels

by Theemptyhead November 26, 2008

Two of Mumbai's biggest hotels attacked and several people being held hostage as terrorists target India's financial capital. Blasts are reported at several locations in Mumbai as terrorists with automatic weapons opening fire on police and citizens at random.

Here is a brief list of attacks(from IBN Live website)

Terrorists still holed up at three places, including Oberoi and Taj hotels; encounter in progress, says DGP A N Roy
Colaba: BP Petrol Pump blown up
10 killed in Colaba attack
Taxi blown up in Vile Parle
Gun battle outside Metro cinema hall
Hotel Oberoi, Hotel Taj under siege
RAF considering commando action, may storm hotels
Mumbai police say air surveillance ready
Local trains suspended
Gunfire and grenades, the latest modus operandi of terrorists
Roads in Mumbai completely deserted
Terrorists still holed up at Nariman House
Crowded areas and buildings one behind another, difficult situation for rescue
Most Mumbai targets foreigners' favourite hangouts
PM briefed about the situation by Home department