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Mumbai still under siege
WSN Network 

MUMBAI: More than twenty four hours since the city was attacked in one of the worst violent incidents this country has seen, the fires at the prestigious heritage hotel, Taj Intercontinental, the Trident Oberoi and the Nariman Bhavan, still continue amidst reports that there is a hostage situation in both the hotels. 

Relatives and diplomats from various countries, including scores of media personnel are waiting with fingers crossed outside the hotels hoping against hope that there are no more casualties and the full force of the Indian security forces –the National Security Guards, the Commandoes, the marine commandoes, the Rapd Action Force, the army, navy and the air force are able to protect the lives of those still stuck in the hotels.  The brunt of the AK-47, grenade bomb attack has been borne by senior and junior officers of the Mumbai police which has lost more than 12 officers during the combing and combat operations since the last 24 hours.  

While a large number of people have been evacuated from the hotels, Mumbai and the rest of the country continues to be glued onto TV channels to obtain a minute to minute reporting of the emerging scenario at the two places.  

The busiest financial district of the country at Mumbai, including the Mumbai Stock Exchange remained closed and did not transact any business. 

Till last reports, more than a hundred people have been reported to have been killed, including nationals from Israel, USA, UK, Brazil and Australia.  Hundreds have been injured and are recuperating and fighting for life in various hospitals, particularly JJ Hospital. 

While only one person has been arrested alive, six attackers have been killed so far.

27 November 2008
 

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