Attacks on Mumbai: updates and info thread.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:48

Army has taken over as NSG has failed to get terrorists (did we cover that already? I am getting lost in all this!)

DesiKurdi · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:48

Hi everyone. I arrived Sunday and have been staying in Colaba.

I am okay.

Let me just say that if anyone has any friends/family in the area that they cannot get a hold of, feel free to e-mail me with anything that I may be able to help with SajnaniH@Gmail.com

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

We were at Leopold's last night and I took one to my leg. It wasnt a direct hit, but according to the people who helped me out, it looks like three or four bullets grazed me because my leg looks pretty bad. Aside from that, I am fine.

I will check in a little later, but things here are very hectic and crazy right now.

For those of you who have been to Colaba, right now it looks like MONTANA!!! There is ABSOLUTELY NOONE outside and even all the shops are closed. No taxis are around! Nothing! I'm still a little shook up so please excuse the frantic post.

Like I said, if any of you have any loved ones in the area and havent been able to get a hold of them or need to then just let me know what i can do. God bless you all and I will check in later on tonight.

Familyonthemove · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:50

Hope all the Mumbai IM'ers and their friends are OK?

Just spoken to a friend in Mumbai who tells me that there seems to be some last efforts to get them out of the hotels.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:50

In the Trident there are 365 rooms to be searched... so they are gradually doing that... 4-5 terrorists still in the hotel. No actual engagement has taken place with them as yet.

Ali-Monbeam · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:51

This is so awful...even more so when you 'know' people who are there even if they are on-line friends.
Hope all who are there are going to be ok...and you too Desi.

Lakshmi Bhabi · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:51

Thank god you are ok. Do you have any idea how many were killed at Leopolds? Take care.

mridula · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesiKurdi

Hi everyone. I arrived Sunday and have been staying in Colaba.

We were at Leopold's last night and I took one to my leg. It wasnt a direct hit, but according to the people who helped me out, it looks like three or four bullets grazed me because my leg looks pretty bad. Aside from that, I am fine.

I will check in a little later, but things here are very hectic and crazy right now.

Stay safe Desikurdi. So sorry to hear about your nightmare.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesiKurdi

We were at Leopold's last night and I took one to my leg. It wasnt a direct hit, but according to the people who helped me out, it looks like three or four bullets grazed me because my leg looks pretty bad. Aside from that, I am fine.

OMG!!! DesiKurdi.... are you ok? Do you have people here to help you? Please.. if you need any help please let us know. OK??? Seriously. Thankyou for such calm words... not quite sure how you did it. You scared me a lot... but thankyou for telling us. Please let me know if there is anything my husband and I can do. Thinking of you and hoping you make a very quick physical and emotional recovery.

Peace and love

jude

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:55

400-500 bystanders... they have finally kicked them out. I just don't even know what to say about that.

Only journalists allowed there now.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:56

The general said they are starting from the top floor and moving downwards... at the 21st floor so far.. searching. On the Trident.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:58

Saw a couple of cops climbing down a pipe at the back of the Taj .. then running away. They said there was some commotion.. maybe shots fired and birds flying. They dont know.

sannna · Nov 27th, 2008, 16:59

DesiKurdi, shocked to read your post! If you need a place to stay outside of Colaba, let me know. Or if I can do anything else, please let me know!! Sanne (Matunga/Mahim)

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 17:01

They say there is definitely still a threat in the Taj.

LilBoy BigTown · Nov 27th, 2008, 17:03

Army and Commando's now blocking all exits before the final assault is carried out.

The Mumbai Police chief reported Taj was safe more than an hour ago, that is obviously not the case as there seems to be ongoing confrontations.

judecg · Nov 27th, 2008, 17:07

Prime Minister going to address the nation at 4:40pm Indian time... that's just over half an hour from now

Nov 27th, 2008, 16:48	#437
DesiKurdi Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 45	Hello Hi everyone. I arrived Sunday and have been staying in Colaba. I am okay. Let me just say that if anyone has any friends/family in the area that they cannot get a hold of, feel free to e-mail me with anything that I may be able to help with SajnaniH@Gmail.com Let me know if there is anything I can do. We were at Leopold's last night and I took one to my leg. It wasnt a direct hit, but according to the people who helped me out, it looks like three or four bullets grazed me because my leg looks pretty bad. Aside from that, I am fine. I will check in a little later, but things here are very hectic and crazy right now. For those of you who have been to Colaba, right now it looks like MONTANA!!! There is ABSOLUTELY NOONE outside and even all the shops are closed. No taxis are around! Nothing! I'm still a little shook up so please excuse the frantic post. Like I said, if any of you have any loved ones in the area and havent been able to get a hold of them or need to then just let me know what i can do. God bless you all and I will check in later on tonight.

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