Tue Nov 26 09:41:56 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Remembers: 16 Years After 26/11 Terror Attacks
**Mumbai, India** – Sixteen years after the devastating 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai remains scarred by the memory of the four-day siege that claimed the lives of over 160 people and injured more than 600. On November 26, 2008, ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan launched coordinated attacks across the city, targeting iconic landmarks like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and the Nariman House Jewish community center.
Graphic photos released in the aftermath depict the carnage: the bullet-riddled walls of Nariman House, the smoke billowing from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and the chaotic scenes at the railway station where 58 people were killed in a hail of gunfire. One image shows a police officer assisting an elderly person amidst the debris and bloodstains at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Another shows a National Security Guard commando taking aim from a window after an explosion at Nariman House.
The siege, which involved intense gun battles and explosions, lasted four days. Indian security forces bravely engaged the terrorists, killing nine and capturing Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist, who was later executed in 2012. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where approximately 450 guests were trapped, suffered extensive damage, estimated at over ₹400 crore. Images show the hotel engulfed in flames and smoke, a lasting visual symbol of the attacks.
Photos also depict the aftermath, including children gazing at bullet-ridden walls at Nariman House a year after the attacks, a stark reminder of the enduring trauma. Images of Kasab himself near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, where he participated in the deadly shooting along with Ismail Khan (who was killed during the operation), further highlight the events of that horrific day.
The 26/11 attacks remain a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of even the most vibrant cities to terrorism and serve as a testament to the resilience of the people of Mumbai and the bravery of its security forces.
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