10 Yrs Since 26/11: ‘Will Not Let Terrorists Win’, Says Trump
It’s been ten years since the 26/11 attacks which terrorised Mumbai.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while paying tribute to the victims of 26/11 Mumbai attack on Monday, 26 November, said that a zero tolerance policy should be followed towards terrorism.
Cricket icon, Sachin Tendulkar also paid tribute to victims of the terrible Mumbai terror attacks that took place a decade ago, saying “we shall stand united and tall against terror."
On 26 November 2008, 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a recognised terror outfit, carried out 12 shootings and bombings across Mumbai, in a siege that lasted four days and claimed at least 160 lives.
Most of the attacks took place at the popular spots of South Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Oberoi Trident, Taj Palace & Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, Nariman House Jewish community centre, Metro Cinema, and in a lane behind the St Xaviers College and The Times of India building.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to the victims of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Posted by The Quint on Sunday, November 25, 2018
- Monday, 26 November, marks ten years since the deadly terrors attacks in Mumbai.
- At least 160 people were killed and more than 300 injured in the series of attacks led by LeT militants.
- The Mumbai Police Commissioner has promised that the city is safe and the police can handle any terror threat.
- Condemning the Mumbai attacks, PM Modi said in a rally that justice will be delivered to the victims.
Mumbai Safe, Police Can Handle Any Terror Threat: Police Commissioner
Ten years after the 26/11 terror attack, Mumbai is safe and police are competent to handle any terror threat, says Police Commissioner Subodh Kumar Jaiswal.
"We have come a long way in the last 10 years. I can assure Mumbaikars that the city is safe and police are capable of protecting you from any eventuality," Jaiswal told PTI in an interview on the eve of the terror attack's 10th anniversary.
"We have a strong and trained police force having latest equipment, weapons, strategy tactics and are always ready to deal with all the challenges," he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
US Announces $5 Million Reward for Information on 26/11 Attacks
The United States on Monday, 26 November, announced a USD 5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who committed, conspired, aided or abetted the 2008 Mumbai attack.
The Trump Administration announced this major reward (of more than Rs 35 crores) on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in which 10-Pakistan based LeT terrorist went on a shooting rampage in India's financial hub killing 166 people, including six Americans.
.@SecPompeo: On behalf of all Americans, I express my solidarity with the people of India and the city of Mumbai on the 10th anniversary of the #MumbaiTerrorAttack. We stand with the families and friends of the victims, including six American citizens. https://t.co/NGj4xSGkAv pic.twitter.com/F6oI1Rhouh
— Department of State (@StateDept) November 25, 2018
Modi Offers Tribute to Families of the Deceased
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the ten-year anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, offered his tribute to the families of those who lost their lives in the multiple shootings and bombings. He also praised the efforts of the security forces who fought the terrorists responsible for the attacks.
Tributes to those who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2018
Our solidarity with the bereaved families.
A grateful nation bows to our brave police and security forces who valiantly fought the terrorists during the Mumbai attacks.
Lawyers Who Defended Kasab in HC Yet to Get Their Fees
Two lawyers, Amin Solkar and Farhana Shah, who defended Ajmal Kasab in the 2008 Mumbai attack case on the directions of the Bombay High Court, are yet to get their legal fees from the Maharashtra government.
While the state government says they have not submitted any bills, the lawyers say that state prosecutors are not supposed to.
The two lawyers were tasked with defending Kasab, hanged to death on 21 November, 2012, for killing over 166 people in Mumbai, by the Maharashtra State Legal Services Department, after they were nominated by then acting Chief Justice of Bombay High Court J N Patel.
India Better Prepared After 26/11 Attacks: Navy Chief
India is better prepared and better organised since a group of sea-borne terrorists struck at the heart of Mumbai 10 years back, thanks to a string of security measures including a layered maritime surveillance, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba told PTI.
“We have come a long way since then,” he told PTI in an interview in his office in South Block on the 10th anniversary of the 26/11.
'Kasab Was Grinning As He Shot Commuters': Survivor
Ten years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Kasab's grin is still etched in Vishnu Zende's memory.
The railway announcer's presence of mind saved the lives of commuters at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on that fateful night.
I remember the evil grin on Kasab’s face. Armed with an assault rifle, he was walking towards the suburban platform.Vishnu Zende to PTI
Zende was also praised by Railway Minister, Piyush Goyal, for saving many lives, due to his presence of mind, during the attacks.
A big salute to Railways announcer Vishnu Dattaram Zende, who saved countless lives amidst the panic of the 26/11 attack at Mumbai's CSMT by calmly guiding people to safety using the public announcement system. https://t.co/HRDBNHbXS2
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 26, 2018
The 26/11 Attacks United Us: Taj Group of Hotels
10 years after the terrorists entered the Taj Palace & Tower, the Taj Group of Hotels is choosing to remember the day as one which brought the country together and to “stand stronger and shine brighter, than ever before”.
“Today, we choose to celebrate the heroes. To recognize the courage and compassion that elicited support from across the world,” it said in a statement.
In Memoriam. 26.11.2008 pic.twitter.com/szB7wxqp3V
— Taj Hotels (@TajHotels) November 26, 2018
Let's Resolve to Stay United Against Terrorism: Yeddyurappa, Sachin Pilot
As a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 attacks, Karnataka Opposition Leader, BS Yeddyurappa, on the ten-year anniversary of the attack, called for the country to stay united against terrorism.
Remembering the martyrs and brave fellow citizen on the 10th anniversary of #MumbaiTerrorAttack of 26/11 for their sacrifices.
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) November 26, 2018
On this day let's resolve to stay united against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/Utplr52CA0
Congress leader Sachin Pilot too, spoke about the attacks being a reminder that India would desist any act of terrorism.
On the 10th anniversary of #MumbaiTerrorAttack, I Salute all the heroes of 26/11. Time and again #Mumbai has proved that any attempt of disintegrating our country by using terrorism will never succeed.
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) November 26, 2018
On this day let's resolve to stay united against terrorism.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Pays Tribute to 26/11 Victims
On the ten-year anniversary of the deadly attacks, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tributes to the martyrs, in an event at the police gymkhana, on Monday, 26 November.
The ones we will never forget #RememberingTheHeroes #2611Attack https://t.co/Mi4zwJ6b57
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) November 26, 2018
Congress, BJP Pay Homeage to 26/11 Victims
In a post regarding the attacks, Congress stated that the attacks are a reminder that divisive forces cannot break the solidarity of Indians.
10 years ago, we showed the world that divisive forces cannot break the unity and solidarity among our people. Today, we honour those who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks. #MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/EOLsFIFTCp
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 26, 2018
The BJP, in its post said that the country would not forget the sacrifices of those who lost their lives and would not forgive the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
We wil not forget the sacrifices, we will not forgive the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
— BJP (@BJP4India) November 26, 2018
Tributes to those who lost their lives in the cowardly terrorist attack and salute to the bravehearts who defended our nation and its people. pic.twitter.com/TlQVUInHYO
Mumbai Indians, VVS Laxman Pay Homeage to 26/11 Heroes
Political leaders and parties weren’t the only ones remembering the heroes and victims of the 26/11 attacks. VVS Laxman and the whole team of Mumbai Indians tweeted out their messages of homeage to the bravehearts of the attacks.
I pay my homage to all the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives during the 26/11 #MumbaiTerrorAttack ! pic.twitter.com/vYFItGRUyk
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 26, 2018
Saluting our heroes, the martyrs of 26/11 and the undying spirit of Mumbai. #NeverForget ðð®ð³ pic.twitter.com/EibD8nBVXg
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 26, 2018
Justice Will be Served: Modi on 26/11 Attacks
Speaking in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara ahead of the upcoming polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India would never forget the attacks or its perpetrators and that justice would surely be served, ANI reported.
India will never forget 26/11 attack, and neither forget the perpetrators. Justice will surely be done, I want to assure the country:Narendra Modi
He also took a dig at the Congress, who was in power at the time, saying that while the incident had shaken up the whole country, the Congress were busy “giving lessons in patriotism”.
India Remains Honour-Bound to Securing Justice, Defeating Terrorism: Kovind
"Horrific images" of the Mumbai terror attacks still remain in India's collective memory and "we are honour bound" to get justice for those who suffered, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday.
"I refer to the terror attacks in Mumbai on this day, exactly 10 years later. Those horrific images still remain in India's collective memory. As a nation and the people, we are honour bound to get justice for the individuals and families that suffered," Kovind said.
President Kovind also in a tweet said that India remained honour-bound to secure justice and fight against terrorism, as its pledge to those who sacrificed themselves in the terrifying attacks of 26 November, 2008.
Ten years after the Mumbai terror attacks, thoughts with families and individuals who suffered. We salute those from the police and security forces who made the supreme sacrifice that day. India remains honour-bound to securing justice, and defeating terrorism #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 26, 2018
Rajnath Singh Calls Attacks "Dastardly"
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, 26 November paid tribute to victims of the terrible Mumbai terror attacks that took place a decade ago, saying everyone feels the pain of the families who lost their loved ones.
Today, as the nation observes the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in Mumbai in 2008, we feel the pain of the families who lost their loved ones in that dastardly attack. I salute the courage & sacrifice of our security forces & Police who fought bravely against terrorists.
— राà¤à¤¨à¤¾à¤¥ सिà¤à¤¹ (@rajnathsingh) November 26, 2018
India Will Defeat Terrorism: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday, 26 November, paid tribute to victims of the terrible Mumbai terror attacks that took place a decade ago, saying “India will defeat terrorism.”
“My tributes to the victims and brave martyrs of the dastardly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks on its 10th Anniversary. We will continue to seek justice for their families and friends,” Swaraj said.
My tributes to the victims and brave martyrs of dastardly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks on its 10th Anniversary. We will continue to seek justice for their families and friends. India will defeat terrorism.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 26, 2018
'I Welcome US Statement on Mumbai Terror Attack': Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday welcomed the statement made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in which the US called upon countries – “particularly Pakistan” – to uphold their UN Security Council obligations.
“We call upon countries particularly Pakistan to uphold their UN Security Council obligations to implement sanctions against the terrorists responsible for this atrocity, including LeT and its affiliates,” the US statement read.
The MEA, in its response to the US, said: “We welcome the statement issued today by the United States calling on Pakistan to uphold their UN Security Council obligations to implement sanctions against terrorists responsible for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and its affiliates.”
EAM @SushmaSwaraj : I welcome the statement made by US Secretary of State @SecPompeo on the 10th anniversary of #MumbaiTerrorAttacks calling upon Pakistan to bring to justice perpetrators of the attack. pic.twitter.com/dNrnlXmGXp
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 26, 2018
Today Marks One of the Saddest Days in Our History: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday paid tribute to martyred police and security forces on the ten-year anniversary of the deadly attacks in Mumbai, calling it as “one of the saddest days” in the history of India.
“The day marks as one of the saddest days in our history but strengthens our resolve to stand resolute and united against terrorism,” Jaitley wrote in a post published on Twitter.
We stand resolute & united against terrorism. Remembering 26/11/2008#MumbaiTerrorAttack #Mumbaiattack pic.twitter.com/c1ID37E7iz
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) November 26, 2018
Maha Info Centre Pays Tribute to Martyred Police Officers
Maharashtra Information Centre on Monday paid tribute to martyred police officers while releasing the list of cops who had lost their lives in the deadly Mumbai attacks on 26 November 2008.
“We salute our real Heroes, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation,” the government body said.
We salute our real Hero's, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. #RememberingTheHeroes#MumbaiTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/We05uQbnzo
— MAHA INFO CENTRE (@micnewdelhi) November 26, 2018
Terror Attacks Happened When Cong Was in Power: Modi
Invoking the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised the Congress for teaching "patriotism" to opposition parties then and now, and asking the NDA government to provide proof for the 2016 surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"Today is November 26... There were Congress governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra and 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai... terrorists killed people and security forces of our country.”
“I want to ask them and Congress that 10-years ago such a big terror attack happened, whole world was shocked and Congress was playing a trick to win the elections from that," Modi during an election rally in Rajasthan.
Modi also attacked Congress for preaching patriotism in 2008 but questioning the BJP on surgical strikes. "The same Congress at that time used to preach patriotism. And when our country's forces did surgical strike in Pakistan, when they took revenge, Congress asked for the evidence and demanded to show the video of the surgical strike," he said.
'We Shall Stand Tall Against Terror', Says Sachin Tendulkar on 26/11Terror Attack
Remembering the “brave people” during the Mumbai attack on 26 November 2008, Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday on Twitter said, “ Life sirf lambi nahi, badi bhi honi chahiye,” (Life need not be long it should be big).
“This stands true for all the brave people who protected and served during the Mumbai Terror attack. They proved that no matter what may come, we shall stand united and tall against terror.”
Life sirf lambi nahi, badi bhi honi chahiye. This stands true for all the brave people who protected and served during the #MumbaiTerrorAttack. They proved that no matter what may come, we shall stand united and tall against terror. #2611MumbaiAttacks #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/qEQQs9t8uO
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 26, 2018
US Ambassador Ken Juster Pays Tribute to 26/11 Victims
US Ambassador to India, Ken Juster on Monday paid tribute to the victims of 26/11 attack that took place ten years ago.
“It’s been ten years since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Honored to be in Mumbai today to join Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries to honor the memory of the victims, including six Americans, and the heroic actions of the Indian security forces” said Juster in a tweet.
Itâs been ten years since the 2008 #MumbaiTerrorAttack. Honored to be in Mumbai today to join Chief Minister @Dev_Fadnavis and other dignitaries to honor the memory of the victims, including six Americans, and the heroic actions of the Indian security forces. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/66iKxX3cFn
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) November 26, 2018
Amitabh Bachchan Recalls His Pledge to Never Give Shelter to Terror
Amitabh Bachchan while calling terrorism a parasite said "On this very day, at the same place last year we pledged that we would never give shelter to terror, determined that this parasite called terrorism shall never breed in our homes. Today, we want our dream to be realised, to reawaken to the power of love and of oneness."
'Surveillance in Mumbai Increased', Says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that surveillance in Mumbai has been increased.
“We are on the path of truth. India has never attacked a country because it follows a path of truth. We have increased surveillance in Mumbai to thwart such dastardly acts in the future," he said.
He also said that a zero tolerance policy should be followed towards terrorism.
Piyush Goyal Calls Attack as a Challenge Posed to Humanity
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said "It was a challenge posed to humanity by the terrorists."
In his speech, Goyal said that a retaliation to such terrorist acts cannot only be political, it has to be (vikas) development.
Lights Turned Off in Mumbai to Mark 10 Years of 26/11 Terror
Lights were turned off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, Maharashtra Police Headquarters, and Mantralaya on the account of 10th anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks.
Won't Let Terrorists Win: Trump on 26/11
US President Donald Trump tweeted that US stood with India, in the quest for justice in the Mumbai terror attack. Trump said that “we will never let terrorists win.”
On the ten-year anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, the U.S. stands with the people of India in their quest for justice. The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 26, 2018
"The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!" he said.
The president's comments came days after he defended his administration's decision to stop hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Pakistan for not doing enough to curb terrorism and criticised Islamabad for offering a hideout to slain al-Qaeda chief bin Laden in the garrison city of Abbottabad.
"We give Pakistan USD 1.3 billion a year... (bin Laden) lived in Pakistan, we're supporting Pakistan, we're giving them USD 1.3 billion a year -- which we don't give them anymore, by the way, I ended it because they don't do anything for us, they don't do a damn thing for us," Trump said.