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India hits back, all terrorists killed, Taj freed

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Agencies Posted: Nov 28, 2008 at 2104 hrs IST
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Mumbai: Security forces on Saturday ended the Terror siege of Mumbai killing four terrorists in Taj hotel, the last theatre of action where 22 bodies were found, after 60 hours of intense battle with the band of ultras who struck the country's financial capital killing 183 people.

"All operations are over. The NSG has formally reported that the operations are complete and now Taj, Oberoi and Nariman House are being sanitised. There are no more terrorists now in Mumbai. All have been liquidated or captured alive," M L Kumawat, Special Secretary in the Union Home Ministry, said in Delhi.

The magnitude of the attack by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba elements, who are believed to have come by the sea route from Karachi, could be gauged from the statement of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra R R Patil who said with the ammunition the terrorists had, they could have killed 5,000 people.

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NSG Chief J K Dutt, who announced the end of ‘Operation Black Tornado’ in which his commandos took on the heavily-armed ultras, said in all they eliminated eight terrorists--four in Taj, two in Trident-Oberoi and two in Nariman House. Another terrorist was killed by the Mumbai police on Wednesday night while one was captured alive.

The elimination of the four terrorists in Taj came on Saturday morning after intense battle between the commandos, who believed there was a lone gunman holding out, and the terrorists who kept exploding grenades at periodic intervals.

The security forces rescued 250 people in Oberoi, 300 in Taj and 12 families of 60 people in Nariman House.

Dutt said five bodies were recovered alongwith those of some terrorists in Taj and there was indication that these five were killed in the initial part of the hostage crisis.

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Terror by undefined on 2008-12-04 20:55:52.108651+05:30
Mumbai terroist very bad man. India army is powerful mens.
terrorist by shekhar manickam on 2008-12-02 21:22:04.496941+05:30
please do not use the name of the soliders,police men,publics,who layed life in mumbai 26 terrorist attack ,for polictical stunt for vote.if u politican want 2 do something for the people wo died,then give the dissraction aid from ur pocket.not of common public who pay tax.raj where u have gone,when marathi manus died for maharashtra mumbai.terrosit is generated from corrupt politician,leaders,terroist do not have any caste religion or god.jai jawan jai kissan
Mumai attack by Sunil Pradhan on 2008-12-02 19:57:32.647762+05:30
the response by the NSG was well in time.flying from New Delhi to Mumbai takes 2
eliminate by tex on 2008-12-02 17:42:54.995459+05:30
fuck pakistan irak afgan.all terrorist must eliminate all these dickets,b4 they do d worst ever.
Peace to you by Michael on 2008-12-02 16:01:51.813804+05:30
In Israel we share your pain and know it well. We should be allies.
Terroist by undefined on 2008-12-02 15:11:04.946599+05:30
Proud to be a indian citizen
Terrorist by undefined on 2008-12-02 15:06:43.559293+05:30
Proud TO BE a indian citizen
Deshmukh by Amit Dave on 2008-12-02 00:19:16.932114+05:30
To Deshmukh
Shameful! by Pete Sabharwal on 2008-11-30 01:00:58.151618+05:30
Don't you have any shame or dignity left, to post a headline like that "India hits back, terrorists killed". The fact is that the whole world has seen, how a dozen odd terrorists have taken a city of 16 million hostage for 60 hours
Hello Indians! by Cusazk on 2008-11-30 00:48:18.0508+05:30
My condolence to all indians for the war strike in Mumbai. We in europe are in total grave with the act of terrorism. I congrate Indian Commandos for their actions. Bravo! Now all Indians regardless of Hindu or Muslim should stand together and fight this terror. Hit back right at their heart where it hurst. Let the teorrist know, India is untouchable. I've been to India and it's a beautiful country, and don't let the terrorist take that from you. Indians are well known for their honour and dignity, it's time you show the world that no one messes with India. God bless you.
Heartfelt Sympathy by Doris on 2008-11-30 00:39:17.216992+05:30
As a foreigner I am deeply saddened by the atrocities committed in Bombay, which is one of the great cities on the planet. It’s the spirit and resilience of the people I hugely admire.Seeing the Taj burn was utterly heartbreakingIt’s extremely sad that Bombay has lost 3 top cops. My thoughts are with the all victims and their families.Despite several terrorist attacks in the past the police is still ill equipped, I think it took too long to deploy the Special Forces, who did a fantastic job. I believe many lives could have been saved had they been at the scene earlier.I hope you will send your corrupt, uneducated, pathetic, self-serving politicians packing, especially those who encourage hatred among the communities. It’s time to gather strength and stand united. Yes, you can do it!
will we ever wake up? by Siva on 2008-11-30 00:33:19.777057+05:30
We have spineless and brainless politicians as leaders of the country. Will they release the actual number of indians dead. From my friends brother who is Taj employee says that more than 500 people have been killed. But they are releasing the total dead as 200 including the dead count from CST as 75. Why didnot they announce a curfew after the incident. why didnot they announce a media black out. the media has compromised the surprise of the special forces attack. NDTV has shown the exact location of snipers. Are they working for India or giving information to the terrorists. Burkha dutt is not teling the terrorists are from Pakistan and say it could be from hindu terrotists. In addition our honorable home minister also released the exact orbat of the special forces and the time of the attack. If the attackers are muslims media is referring them as militants or gunmen f there is a possibility they are hindu without remorse media is referring the attackers as Hindu terrorists.
I salute by bharani on 2008-11-30 00:14:55.987905+05:30
Great work by NSG they did wonderful job.I salute the nation and its protectors...
Shivraj Patil Must resign by Lavanya on 2008-11-30 00:09:58.515349+05:30
Shivraj Patil MUST RESIGN. Lets start a signature campaign.
Ok, all right! by Paridiou on 2008-11-30 00:07:48.635453+05:30
I want Shivraj Patil and the rest of the Jihad-friendly Congress I's scalp. And for the person who wrote in caps, your family's time in India is coming to an end. Har har mahadev!
NSG you are GOD by mananjay on 2008-11-30 00:06:51.579359+05:30
people say who serves the nation??gone are the days when people used to directly actively participate in nation service!But NSG and marine commandos have shown that the days are not yet over.Still me have people like them who think of their duty before anything else.Sir,you people are the greatest sons of this nation!!!Your family and nation is proud of you,,,,,coming to the situation of terrorism,,,,Manmohan Singh and his government must go at all costs...They are like............We need people who can stand at operation site even if they are uneducated....whats the use of a scholar prime minister who can raise the moral of even a single INDIAN......................bring back L K ADVANI. who will be at the ground zero at the time of incident............
PM and Sonia sleepless by Indian on 2008-11-29 23:35:52.422332+05:30
PM and Sonia must be sleepless, since the terrorist caught is a muslim..
Let us work together - reply to Afzal by Raj on 2008-11-29 23:33:56.240806+05:30
Agree partially. I think, first we should also take care of the terrorists inside. This operation was not possible without internal support. Startegy should multi-pronged, punishment for the hard-core and additionally education/enlightenment for the misguided. But the initiative has to come from the minority community. It is as much your country as it is mine. I have no doubt that most of the people in minority community are as patriotic as I am, but it is the call of our times that they show it to the people, who doubt them. Get education, join public service, armed forces etc. Once this side of the minority is visible to majority community, they will embrace you. Let us work together as Indians.
if war ocuur by sami ullah on 2008-11-29 23:29:37.205588+05:30
It is a folish thing which the governments think as piece with guns and bombarment, becoz gun can shoot never bring piece. If some country have justice with its ppls their i believe piece can b stablized. so i will advice the representators of this world to bring justice rather than firring and shooting. we already have given much fire to this world. we have to open our eyes and should face the reality. recently in india a big incidence took place in mumbai. Now the politicains will play their role to boost up their parties. they will play game with ppls.they never feel how much ppl die becoz they are only concerned with thier politics. they will get adventage by blaming pakistan. if the war ossur tell me who will die: only common man :who is only cheapiest thing in south asia countries.
teerorism and islam by yasir mahmood on 2008-11-29 23:16:35.810828+05:30
every one in inda is saying that the terrorisit belongs to muslim religion, terrorism must not be related with a religion as terorists have no religion. becoz no religion teaches the killing of innocent ppls. iam a pakistani and we are all with indian ppls at this time of grief. may allah give patience to the effectiveees of this sad incidence and we all pray to allah that He give us piece. May allah bless us with piece.
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