With a growing financial crisis situation, Rowdy Politicians encouraging hate crimes, Corruption in every single office, Nature not sparing farmers not for a single season, Companies laying off staff, Terror attacks is the last thing India wants!!! More than a hundred died and several hundreds injured in last night’s terror attack in which terrorists sprayed bullets where ever they could. And as I write this, the situation is not over yet. Hundreds more are believed to be trapped or taken hostage in Taj and Oberoi hotels.

I personally think that this terror group is some way linked to the BJP(Bharatiya Janatha Party) and the people who have been arrested in the Malegaon blast probe. People who have supported suspects in the Malegaon should be immediately taken into custody without considering their positions, ranks or whatever. Well I guess L.K.Advani should be first in the row. I am a Hindu but would not encourage any violence or hate culture growing in my country (being a Hindu I should support what BJP is doing for the good of Hindus? BS!!!! These assholes encouraging hate should be tortured to death).

Well, before I begin to write about the Mumbai blasts as never to forget what happened on one Wednesday night in the most loved Indian city, I want to say this: I really wish there is another political party (with real selfless leaders) in the country which is no way like the Saffron Terror Party BJP and no way like the Corrupted Congress …………………………….!!!!!!!!!!! Atleast Congress seems to be better than the Terrorist BJP party.

My condolences and prayers to the families of the victims, police and army men lost in this battle, their families and my special salutes to the One and Only ATS(Anti Terrorist Squad) Chief Hemant Karkare. His loss is mammoth to the country. Sir I really wish you lived. I wish I could give you my life so that you lived. You will live as an inspiration to everyone. You will not be forgotten.

Here is the story as I watched it far away from Mumbai but with fear and hate of the terrorist acts:

MUMBAI UNDER SIEGE : 100 DEAD, 110 INJURED ;

ENCOUNTERS ON

Gunmen have carried out a series of coordinated attacks across the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay), killing 101 people and injuring 287 more.

The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room. The phone numbers are: 91-11-23015300, 23012113, 23013537.

The fax number is 91-11-23018158.

What follows in this post is just the news as it came out till 11PM, 27th November 2008. Its not over yet!!!

At least seven high-profile locations were hit in India’s financial capital, including two luxury hotels where dozens of hostages are being held.

The buildings are now ringed by troops. Gunmen are also said to be holding people captive in an office block.

Police say four suspected terrorists have been killed and nine arrested.

As day broke in Mumbai, the situation on the ground was still confused with reports of gunfire and explosions at between seven and 16 locations.

The city’s main commuter train station, a hospital, a restaurant and two hotels – locations used by foreigners as well as local businessmen and leaders – were among those places caught up in the violence.

Commandos have surrounded the two hotels, the Taj Mahal Palace and the Oberoi Trident, where it is believed that the armed men are holding dozens of hostages.

In other developments:

• Fire crews evacuate people from the upper floors of the Taj Mahal Palace, where police say a grenade attack caused a blaze

• The head of Mumbai’s anti-terrorism unit and two other senior officers are among those killed, officials say

• The White House holds a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials, and pledges to help the Indian government

• Trading on India’s Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange markets will remain closed on Thursday, officials say.

Gunmen opened fire at about 2300 local time (1730 GMT) on Wednesday at the sites in southern Mumbai.

ATS chief, encounter specialist among at least 80 killed in firing, blasts carried out by 30-odd terrorists on Wednesday night

6.40am: Hostage drama continues. Fresh, heavy firing at the Taj. 12 shots heard. Several Taj employees feared killed. 11 policemen killed

6.02am: CST station peaceful. Local and outstation train services have resumed. CM confirms 10 locations attacked in Mumbai.

5.59 am: Death toll touches 80. 9 terrorists arrested. 2 killed. 2 hostage situations – at Taj and Trident. 100 people still inside Taj. Fire still raging in Old Taj Mahal hotel. The entire top floor has been burnt out. Firing between the police and terrorists is still taking place there. Many bureaucrats, industrialists still stuck inside.

3 am: Army and navy personnel reach inside Trident Hotel (formerly known as Oberoi Towers). Commandos in Taj Mahal hotel

2.30am: Firing reportedly in Borivali area. Second blast in the Oberoi Hotel

2.13 am: IBN7 channel receives email from a group called Deccan Mujahideen claiming responsibility for the blasts.

1.55am: Fire in the old Taj Mahal Hotel building, started after the blast in the dome.

1.35am: Encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar killed in gunfight with terrorists. Anti-terrorism squad chief Hemant Karkare also reported killed! Additional Commissioner Ashok Kampte also killed in firing at Metro. Cops are in a complete state of shock!

1.32am: There is no official line of information forthcoming. Even the television channels are flashing contradicting reports. But it has been established that it is a terrorist attack

1.15am: Firing reported at Hotel Ramada, Juhu. Four policemen killed in gun fire.

1.05am: One more blast at the Taj Hotel and one at the Oberoi Hotel

1.04am: Firing continues at CST station. 1 journalist injured. Firing from police van

1.02am: Two terrorists driving a state government car is reported to be heading towards Malabar Hill where the chief minister and other dignitaries stay.

12. 57am: Terrorists are reportedly holed in Room No 360 and 361 of Taj hotel.

12.55am: 45 police personnel have entered New Taj Mahal Hotel. Entire area cordoned off. Entire police force is on the streets.

12.52am: 2 terrorists shot dead at Girgaum Chowpatty and 2 terrorists have been arrested. They were attired in army fatigues, were clean-shaven and fair

12.48am: Blast on dome of Old Taj Mahal hotel. Heavy smoke visible. 150 employees of Hindustan Lever who were having a seminar there, trapped inside the hotel. HLL Managing director suspected to be among them

12.46 am: 2 terrorists in black Honda City reportedly firing randomly

12.41am: Firing reported from outside Maharashtra assembly! Stations evacuated. Police sealed a suspicious boat at Mazagaon Dock – an extremely sensitive area.

12.40am: Terrorists reported to have escaped in a police van from Cama Hospital!! This is the height!

12.37am: 100 reported injured. CST station (outstation) littered with blood. Two terrorists have escaped from Cama hospital.

12.30 am: Terrorists seize police van, open fire randomly at Metro junction, drive to Marine Drive
12:15 am: Firing resumes at Taj, Trident Hotel

11:30 pm: Petrol pump near Metro Jn blown up

11:10 pm: Firing at Napeansea Road

11pm: Another blast at Dongri

11:00 pm: Blast in taxi at Vile Parle

10: 50 pm: Firing at Metro junction

10:50 pm: Firing near Azad Maidan police station

10:50 pm: Firing resumes inside CST station
10:40 pm: Attackers move towards Cama Hospital and continue firing

10: 35 pm: Firing at Azad Maidan police station

10:30 pm: Firing at BMC HQ (gate no 2)

9:45 pm: Firing inside CST station for half an hour

9:40 pm: Firing at Nariman Pt, behind Taj Hotel

9:30 pm: Firing outside Leopold Cafe at Colaba

9:20 pm:

Terrorist fled awat wd 2 vehicle jeep no MH 01 ZA 102 of MH govt.& police Qualis No MH 01 BA 5179 .

if u know ver @ inform police at 100 or 24937755 or 24937747

ATS chief
Hemant Karkare

Senior PI
Vijay Salaskar

Mumbai shootings: Reaction in quotes

There has been widespread international condemnation of the series of shootings across the Indian city of Mumbai in which at least 80 people have been killed and many more injured.

GORDON BROWN, UK PRIME MINISTER

These outrageous attacks in Mumbai will be met with a vigorous response.

I have sent a message to [Indian] Prime Minister [Manmohan] Singh that the UK stands solidly with his government as they respond, and to offer all necessary help.

Urgent action is underway to offer every possible protection to British citizens in the region.

WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY DANA PERINO

President Bush offers his condolences to the Indian people and the families of the innocent civilians killed and injured in the attacks in Mumbai, India.

The United States condemns this terrorist attack and we will continue to stand with the people of India in this time of tragedy.

This afternoon, the White House National Security Council convened officials from counter-terrorism and intelligence agencies as well as the state and defence Departments.

The US government continues to monitor the situation, including the safety and security of our citizens, and stands ready to assist and support the Indian government.

DMITRY MEDVEDEV, RUSSIAN PRESIDENT

We are concerned about the loss of life and consider that acts of terrorism of this type are harmful to the whole international order and are a challenge to humanity.

BROOKE ANDERSON, SPOKESMAN FOR BARACK OBAMA

President-elect Obama strongly condemns today’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India.

These co-ordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism.

The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks.

We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks.

SPOKESMAN FOR BAN KI-MOON, UN SECRETARY GENERAL

The secretary general condemns the rash of shootings and blasts in Mumbai today, which killed and wounded a large number of people. Such violence is totally unacceptable.

The secretary general reiterates his conviction that no cause or grievance can justify indiscriminate attacks against civilians. He calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice swiftly.

[He] sends his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the wounded and expresses his solidarity with the people and government of India.

SIMON CREAN, ACTING AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER

This is a cowardly act, it’s indiscriminate, it’s a terrorist act, it’s insulting democracy, and it takes as victims and casualties innocent people.

DAVID MILIBAND, UK FOREIGN SECRETARY

Today’s attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims, remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists.

I condemn these attacks unreservedly. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured.

The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists.

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