Mumbai in Crisis: Terrorism Strikes
November 28th 2008 05:06
Mumbai in Crisis: Terrorism Strikes
28-11-2008
Mumbai (Bombay) is a city in crisis at this moment. The terrorist attack of the last day has left a trail of destruction and list of confirm dead that now exceeds 120 people. Over 300 are reported to have been injured and scored of hostages are still being held.
Commandos from the Indian Armed Forces have already engaged the terrorist in bitter fights and freed some hostages but many still remain trapped.
Reports have come in from ABC News that the terrorists were targeting people who were holding Western Passports. Some terrorists were using the records at the capture Taj Hotel to identify nationality.
We also have the dramatic phone conversation recorded earlier today from an Australian business man who is hiding out in his hotel room unable to escape. He says that he is remaining calm and waiting for the Indian Armed Forces to rescue him. He also reported that his hotel room phone rang but he did not answer it fearing that it was a call from the terrorists
The main railway station in Mumbai was strew with the mess from people scrambling for safety and stain with blood from the victims killed. Some photos release to the media show bodies still lying where they fell.
Early indications report that terrorists speak in Punjabi, which is spoken in a disputed area close to Pakistan. Such a revelation may further strain relations between India and Pakistan.
Below are some video that give a sense of what is happening in Mumbai.
28-11-2008
The stoic image of a soldier standing infront of a blood stain
Commandos drop in to attack the terrorists.
One of the terrorists carrying an AK47
Commandos from the Indian Armed Forces have already engaged the terrorist in bitter fights and freed some hostages but many still remain trapped.
Reports have come in from ABC News that the terrorists were targeting people who were holding Western Passports. Some terrorists were using the records at the capture Taj Hotel to identify nationality.
Desperation as people try to escape anyway they can.
We also have the dramatic phone conversation recorded earlier today from an Australian business man who is hiding out in his hotel room unable to escape. He says that he is remaining calm and waiting for the Indian Armed Forces to rescue him. He also reported that his hotel room phone rang but he did not answer it fearing that it was a call from the terrorists
Women being escorted through the mess at the Mumbai rail station.
The main railway station in Mumbai was strew with the mess from people scrambling for safety and stain with blood from the victims killed. Some photos release to the media show bodies still lying where they fell.
Early indications report that terrorists speak in Punjabi, which is spoken in a disputed area close to Pakistan. Such a revelation may further strain relations between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Army out in force
Below are some video that give a sense of what is happening in Mumbai.
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