The biggest terror attack in India, 100 killed-300 injured, ATS chief dead

Terrorists arrived by the sea from Machi Maar nagar, colaba, Mumbai and went directly to Leopold Cafe in South Mumbai at 9.15, on November 26' 2008 . It is believed that the terrorist split into groups of two and went to Oberoi Hotel, Taj Hotel, Cama Hospital and Mumbai CST. Seperate incidents of firing were reported in various parts of South Mumbai including the above places.



Two terrorists had captured a police van and ran away with it, openly firing at people. ATS chief Hemant Karkare died from gun shots in the encounter battle. Though the two terrorists who ran away with the police van were killed, terrorists were still holed up in Oberoi hotel and Taj taking people as hostages and shooting at people. Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte and noted encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar killed in an incident outside Mumbai's Cama hospital.There was also incidence of bomb blast in Vile Parle. At the point of writing, terrorists are still holding the city to hostage. The main intention of these terrorists seem to attack at foreign nationals in India, which is why they have attacked the seven start hotels. A group called Deccan Mujahideen have claimed responsibility for the terror attacks.

300 people have been injured while 100 are killed in the firing and blasts.