Police declare Mumbai siege over |
The attacks in Mumbai began during the evening of 26 November. Reports say the militants arrived on dinghies, possibly launched from an outlying vessel. Here is a list of subsequent events with approximate timings. WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2120 local time (1550 GMT): Gunfire starts at the Chhatrapati Shivaji railway station when at least two gunmen storm the crowded terminal, firing indiscriminately. Many of the deaths and injuries occurred in this attack.
2120-2200: Gunmen raid the Cama and Albless Hospital, shooting indiscriminately. Two attackers later killed and two captured. 2120-2200: Gunmen seize control of the Nariman House business and residential complex. Police surround the complex, which houses the Jewish Chabad Lubavitch outreach centre. 2120-2200: Gunmen storm the Cafe Leopold and open fire on diners, causing numerous causalities. 2120-0100: Gunmen storm the Oberoi-Trident hotel, where about 380 people are staying. 2120-0100: At least seven gunmen enter the lobby of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, where about 450 people are staying, and begin firing. Large fire reported. 2250: Gunfire reported at Times of India offices. more |
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