Remembering 26/11 attacks and the brave martyrs on its sixth anniversary
26 Nov 2014 10:03 AM IST
Remembering 26/11 attacks and the brave martyrs on its sixth anniversary
In a series of coordinated attacks, 9 terrorists barged in the financial capital of India with a mission to break the city's spirits. The first attack was launched on the popular Leopold Cafe. Terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on innocent people- In a series of coordinated attacks 9 terrorists launched attacks on the financial capital of India with a mission to break the city's spirits. They couldn't be more wrong, as the city showed resilience and stood tall in the face of terror. We salute
- A policeman pays homage to ASI Tukaram Omble. He sacrificed his life during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, fighting terrorists at Girgaum Chowpatty and played a pivotal role in catching Ajmal Kasab alive, the lone survivor who later was convicted and
- Ashok Kamte was killed by terrorist bullets, while in action during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Vijay Salaskar was killed while fighting terrorists in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Ajmal Kasab claimed responsibility for the killing. Before his death Salaskar was head of the Anti-Extortion Cell, Mumbai.
- Hemant Karkare was the chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). He was killed in action during the 2008 Mumbai attacks after being shot three times in the chest. His bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra on 26 January 2009.
- Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan of the NSG was killed during the rescue of Commando Sunil Yadav, who was hit in the leg by a bullet during the rescue operations at Taj Mahal hotel. Sandeep's mother bids her son a final farewell in the picture.
- Smoke billows out from the dome of the Taj Mahal Palace and hotel as an explosion takes place inside the hotel in the worst ever terrorist attacks on 26th November 2008.
- Security forces take up positions near the Gateway of India opposite the Taj Mahal Palace and hotel as the battle with terrorists continues.
- A soldier gestures as the battle between security forces and terrorists continues at the Taj Mahal Palace and hotel in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI/file)
- The Taj Mahal Palace and hotel at Colaba in Mumbai was another location where terrorists struck terror. Six explosions were reported at the Taj hotel – one in the lobby, two in the elevators, three in the restaurant. Firefighters rescued 200
- The Chabad House, also known as the Nariman house was was taken over by two attackers and several residents were held hostage. A NSG commando and 6 other hostages lost their lives in the attack along with two of the terrorists. The bullet marks are
- The Oberoi Trident hotels have beefed up their security after the attacks of 26/11.
- The terrorists then proceeded to attack the Oberoi Trident luxury hotels. The damaged glass panes of the hotel can be seen in this picture.
- Another helpless target for the terrorists was the CAMA maternity hospital.
- View of the deserted Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station after the attacks. Death and destruction loomed all over Mumbai like a nightmare which no one ever dreamt about in their wildest dreams.
- Inside view of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus after the attack. The attacks commenced in the night when most long-distance trains depart from CST. People thronged the railway station to board the trains, or to see off their loved ones when terror
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the bustling nerve centre for Mumbai's transportation was the second target for the terrorists who came in via boats near the Gateway of India. The target of the terrorists were innocent passengers who had no inkling of
- The glass window pane riddled with bullet holes at Leopold Cafe serve as a grim reminder to the attacks of 26/11.
In a series of coordinated attacks, 9 terrorists barged in the financial capital of India with a mission to break the city's spirits. The first attack was launched on the popular Leopold Cafe. Terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on innocent people
Remembering 26/11 attacks and the brave martyrs on its sixth anniversary
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