Terror Attacks in Mumbai

Muppalla · Post by **Muppalla** » 27 Nov 2008 02:46

You can't complete the operation with 200 comandos. There are hostage situations in several locations. The OPs need them in thousands.

Raju · Post by **Raju** » 27 Nov 2008 02:46

Pakistan recently received IMF tranche.
what are the pre-conditions for that loan .. somalian hijacking and Indian Navy operations in Gulf of Aden.

Pakistan by itself just doesn't have balls to do something of this nature, there are larger forces at play here.

Mihaylo · Post by **Mihaylo** » 27 Nov 2008 02:47

Victor wrote:NDTV saying that "Deccan Mujahideen" is claiming attack.

Why is the NSG taking so much time, and why don't they have NSG permanently stationed in major metros around India ?

A Arun · Post by **A Arun** » 27 Nov 2008 02:47

Fire at the Taj seems to be spreading.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 02:48

rsingh wrote: Not everybody has access to Indian TVs ............so bear with it.

CNN.com is relaying live..

Sridhar · Post by **Sridhar** » 27 Nov 2008 02:48

R.R.Patil (Mah Dy. CM/Home Minister) and Chhagan Bhujbal were on TV just now. More reassuring and on top of things than the national leadership.

The Government is now asking people to stay at home on Thursday - until the go-ahead comes from the Government. NSG team is in Mumbai and will be on the spot shortly. Two sites where an encounter is still on - Cama Hospital and Taj Hotel. Acc. to Mah. Govt. spokesman, the patients in the hospital have all been taken into one ward and that ward has been secured. But terrorists are still in the hospital and there is firing going on. 2 terrorists dead and 9 suspects arrested.

Latest visuals - major fire at the Taj Hotel - heavy smoke billowing out of the top floor, close to the dome, as well as fire.

sunilUpa · Post by **sunilUpa** » 27 Nov 2008 02:49

Deccan mujahiddin claims responsibility

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 27 Nov 2008 02:50

shaardula wrote:zain verjee going on about hindu terror. thank fully the host didnot take the bite.
she is out of her head. speculating in a situation that is live.

virjee is a practising muslim from kenya, probably of Indian origin.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 02:50

sunilUpa wrote:Deccan mujahiddin claims responsibility

Is that a phone call from them? whats going on?

ASPuar · Post by **ASPuar** » 27 Nov 2008 02:51

News is reporting that Hemant Karkare is dead, as are two other ATS officials.

fanne · Post by **fanne** » 27 Nov 2008 02:51

Well than it is secular, she can say that Hindus are involved in it. Even if they are not, she can have Benerjee committee to prove it.

Muppalla · Post by **Muppalla** » 27 Nov 2008 02:52

It is extremely sad to see one of the landmarks of Mumbai in smoke and coming down. The hotel's doom is coming down in few minutes. It is 9/11 feeling in Mumbai.

sunilUpa · Post by **sunilUpa** » 27 Nov 2008 02:52

SaiK wrote:
sunilUpa wrote:Deccan mujahiddin claims responsibility
Is that a phone call from them? whats going on?

Saw it on BBC

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 02:52

massive smoke.. yes/ I see them alive cnn-ibn/cnn.com

it feels like 911 WTC flames!! and smoke.

this is massive folks

vivek_ahuja · Post by **vivek_ahuja** » 27 Nov 2008 02:53

Rahul M wrote:
shaardula wrote:zain verjee going on about hindu terror. thank fully the host didnot take the bite.
she is out of her head. speculating in a situation that is live.
virjee is a practising muslim from kenya, probably of Indian origin.

So they are in damage control mode already. Predictable ********.

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 27 Nov 2008 02:54

SaiK wrote:
sunilUpa wrote:Deccan mujahiddin claims responsibility
Is that a phone call from them? whats going on?

claims to have contacted some local media, mode not specified.

ChandraS · Post by **ChandraS** » 27 Nov 2008 02:54

There is currently a visual of copious amounts of smoke bellowing out of the top dome of the old Taj hotel. Even the anchor was too shell shocked to say anything. The old Taj is a heritage site and one of Mumbai's iconic landmarks. Guess the morning will shed some light on the real extent of the whole situation.

Jagan · Post by **Jagan** » 27 Nov 2008 02:55

Reg Zain verjee I was pissed off enough to send them a stinker through http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form1.html?39

fanne · Post by **fanne** » 27 Nov 2008 02:55

Police needs tp block all roads. They cannot allow a car b*** etc go near these hotels and explode with lots of army personnel around. Also hospitals needs to be cordoned and made safe.

VickersB · Post by **VickersB** » 27 Nov 2008 02:56

according to CNNIBN, there was an email to some media outlets by the Deccan Muji

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 02:57

Not seeing any fire fighters yet.. sad.. we need at least 15 fire trucks now,, seeing the flames.

NRao · Post by **NRao** » 27 Nov 2008 02:58

CNN (US) reporting that one of the issues with these terrorist is getting rid of Western influence.

vivek_ahuja · Post by **vivek_ahuja** » 27 Nov 2008 02:58

SaiK wrote:Not seeing any fire fighters yet.. sad.. we need at least 15 fire trucks now,, seeing the flames.

That's because the fighting is still going on inside. Guess the terrorists are achieving their goals...

Vivek Sreenivasan · Post by **Vivek Sreenivasan** » 27 Nov 2008 02:58

Heard this on BBC world service, supposedly a letter was sent to the authorities before the terrorist attacks, claiming credit by Deccan Mujhadeen. Who the hell are these guys? Is it just a front? Most likely in my opinion. Has anyone before heard of these guys?

rgsrini · Post by **rgsrini** » 27 Nov 2008 02:59

This may very well become the straw that broke the camel's back. Bomb attack by no-face terrorists is one thing. Brazen open gun-totting attack is completely in different league. Similar to the Pariliament attack.

Who gains by this attack?

May be someone desperately wants India to go to war with TSP. (TSP military to prevent their institution going down the drain due to the sellouts of Zardari)
D company, because they are cornered like Ramana says...
Someone, especially in the west, who wants to change the focus from something else back to terrorism. I am mentioning west because if American citizens are not targetted then it won't be a news in USA and or the rest of the west.

Whatever it is, I hope it forces the government to get out of their minority appeasment mode in the name of votes.

But who knows, if past is any indication of what is going to happen now, MMS (and Advani) may warn that India will lose its patience if Pakistani and Islamic terrorists crosses the limit again. MMS may also lose his sleep over how the public will treat the terrorist families. May God save India.

ASPuar · Post by **ASPuar** » 27 Nov 2008 03:00

Everyone relax! The sit must be under control.

Because....

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http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/nov/27p ... mumbai.htm

PM condemns terror attacks in Mumbai

November 27, 2008 01:15 IST
Last Updated: November 27, 2008 02:13 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] condemned the terror attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night and assured all help to Maharashtra in meeting the situation.

The Prime Minister's Office said Singh was in touch with Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and was monitoring the situation.

Deshmukh also said that he was in touch with the central government which had assured all help to meet the 'very serious' situation.

He said he had talked to Home Minister Shivraj Patil [Images], who assured that the Centre would provide all the assistance required by Maharashtra.

The Centre has immediately decided to dispatch National Security Guard commandos to supplement the efforts being made by local police and CRPF, Deshmukh said.

"We are trying to control the situation," he said.

BJP chief terms the situation 'critical': Terming the Mumbai attacks as 'deplorable act of cowardice', BJP chief Rajnath Singh condemned the terror strikes on Wednesday night, saying people of India would fight back the menace of terrorism.

"It is a time of crisis for the nation I condemn the attacks.

"It is an act of cowardice which the people of India would fight back. It is time to be united and render the moral support to the security forces," Singh told PTI over phone from Jaipur [Images].

"My party expresses deepest condolence to the relatives of the dead," he added.

Singh termed the situation as 'critical' and called upon the United Progressive Alliance government to rise up to the people's expectation and fight terror without any bias or consideration.

birju · Post by **birju** » 27 Nov 2008 03:01

They are going to collapse this hotel, that is the plan. The ongoing explosions in my mind are to weaken the structure and/or to execute hostages.

Sridhar · Post by **Sridhar** » 27 Nov 2008 03:01

One of the reports said that firefighters are standing by but unable to access the hotel because of firing and explosions.

Latest report says that fire engines are moving in now.

This is truly a 911 moment for Mumbai and India. One of India's iconic buildings, and also one of the best preserved heritage buildings in India is on fire. I don't know what to say.

Muppalla · Post by **Muppalla** » 27 Nov 2008 03:02

No more hostages at a hospital where two hostages are dead. Rescue ops completed at that location.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 03:02

The date is 27-11 -> which points to 9 -> 11 [911].

there is something here.

Raju · Post by **Raju** » 27 Nov 2008 03:02

NRao wrote:CNN (US) reporting that one of the issues with these terrorist is getting rid of Western influence.

CNN probably made a clear plan even before the terror strike began.
they need to cripple economies around the world for their plan to bear fruit.

fanne · Post by **fanne** » 27 Nov 2008 03:03

what happenned to the terrorists in that hospital

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 27 Nov 2008 03:04

rgsrini, unlikely to happen. let's not delude ourselves with false hope.
it can only bring despair.

please restrict discussions to what is happening.

ASPuar · Post by **ASPuar** » 27 Nov 2008 03:05

TV news reporting that Army commandos, and a specially requested detachment of MARCOS has joined in the fight.

Army has entered the Oberoi and Taj hotel complexes and is engaging terrorists.

rgsrini · Post by **rgsrini** » 27 Nov 2008 03:05

This is truly a 911 moment for Mumbai and India.

CNN is just talking the exact same thing now. The tone of CNN has changed to one of supporting India in the last 30 minutes. Before that it was not so supportive and there were multiple reference to Hindu terrorists (Barbara Starr). Now in the past 30 minutes, there is no reference to any Hindus and there is mention of "a very close ally of America".

Someone must have sent some instructions to CNN.

By the way, the Map of India shown on CNN, did not include the entire state of J&K and I had sent an email to them now.

gandharva · Post by **gandharva** » 27 Nov 2008 03:06

Mumbai attacks cast cloud over Test, Champions League
Champions League under review, England wait for advice
http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/cont ... 79813.html

HariC · Post by **HariC** » 27 Nov 2008 03:06

Raju wrote:[
CNN probably made a clear plan even before the terror strike began.
they need to cripple economies around the world for their plan to bear fruit.

Can we keep the effing conspiracy theories and MMS-whines out of this thread?

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 27 Nov 2008 03:06

fire brigade has started work at taj.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 27 Nov 2008 03:07

good to know that... let the water shower the hotel.. while the marcos goes in.

hopefully, they have not escaped... if not they are the self destructing types.

Vivek Sreenivasan · Post by **Vivek Sreenivasan** » 27 Nov 2008 03:08

Latest news

9 locations in Mumbai attacked including one in north mumbai, 6 companies of army deployed. Operations continuing in the two major hotels. Special forces deployed. Stupid idiots in media are going to give away the exact moment when the special forces are going to storm.