Attacks on Mumbai: updates and info thread.

LilBoy BigTown · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:13

Some terrible news. 2 NSG commandos have died in the encounter.

The Govt of India spokesman has confirmed.

LilBoy BigTown · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:19

The no of terrorists were reported to be between 20 and 25. The spokesman says there are a total of 477 commandos carrying the operations.

That says something about how impossibly tough it is to succesfully carry out such risky operations in densely populated areas.

judecg · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:23

more info released...8 foreigners killed ..3 germans, 1 japanese, 1 canadian 1 australian among killed

Enchantedwon · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:27

my dad who is a world traveller many times over. he told me he doesn't want us going to mumbai for a wedding (next week). due to marshall law... what is marshall law and how does it play into mumbai? honestly, is it that dangerous for a pregnant US citizen to travel? we are/were staying well north of the city at a persons house... but of course we want to sight see

Jay_J · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:27

BBC :

1147 Reporters at the scene describe the situation at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel as "a stand-off" between the army and a lone gunman, with soldiers firing grenades towards a second-floor window.

vvr · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:28

One of the commandos killed is 28-year old Indian army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was deputed to the NSG. There is a facebook entry for him here ...

http://taujionline.blogspot.com/2008...-dead-nsg.html

How utterly sad and senseless this whole thing is.

judecg · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:30

124 additional NSG commandos coming to mumbai from delhi

LilBoy BigTown · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:31

Amazing scenes on Times Now. The 3rd floor window at nariman House has smoke blowing out of it.

They are reporting that the commandos are moving in from bottom up and top down to sandwhich the terrorists from all sides.

In a seperate report, an aircraft has taken off from delhi with another 125 commandos headed for Mumbai.

Tonks01 · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:32

single terrorist apparently left inside the ballroom at the taj at the moment, explosion heard behind BBC news reporter whilst on live TV, believed to be a hand grenade or stun grenade.

think someone was asking what a stun grenade was? stun grenade is a term usually saved for the movies - there more commonly known as flasbangs - and do what the name suggests, very intense flash, blinding the victim, and a bang to deafen them for up to a minute. Generally makes the victim very easy to hit with a gun, giving the upperhand in a gun fight

AusE · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:33

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law

windrider24584 · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:34

Any political significance/indication of summoning ISI chief by Indian PM? Does India want to initiate any active military action like troop mobilisation along Western border like 2001 response to parliament attack or carry out Iraq -Afghanistan style counter terrorism operation in path of US-UK allied forces?

judecg · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:35

Please note... there has been no mention as far as I've seen of martial law being imposed.

News channels saying they have info they can't divulge at this time.

judecg · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:37

floors 1, 2, 3, 5 and the rooftop are secure at Nariman. Looks like it all comes down to 4

No signs of life apparently.

Ignite · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:37

So what do we know so far guys? The Oberoi is secure, but The Nariman house & The Taj battles are still going on correct?

LilBoy BigTown · Nov 28th, 2008, 18:38

In few hours, this incident would enter its 3rd day.

Night is quickly falling on Mumbai. I haven't slept properly for past 2 nights and its getting up to 11:15 pm here in Sydney.

Will stay on for some more time though.

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:27	#1130
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Nov 28th, 2008, 18:31	#1133
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	Amazing scenes on Times Now. The 3rd floor window at nariman House has smoke blowing out of it. They are reporting that the commandos are moving in from bottom up and top down to sandwhich the terrorists from all sides. In a seperate report, an aircraft has taken off from delhi with another 125 commandos headed for Mumbai. Last edited by LilBoy BigTown : Nov 28th, 2008 at 18:34. Reason: typo

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:37	#1139
Ignite Here's the thing.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The City of Angels Posts: 1,016	So what do we know so far guys? The Oberoi is secure, but The Nariman house & The Taj battles are still going on correct? __________________ “Nothing is so aggravating than calmness.” Oscar Wilde

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LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	The no of terrorists were reported to be between 20 and 25. The spokesman says there are a total of 477 commandos carrying the operations. That says something about how impossibly tough it is to succesfully carry out such risky operations in densely populated areas.

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Enchantedwon Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 8	my dad who is a world traveller many times over. he told me he doesn't want us going to mumbai for a wedding (next week). due to marshall law... what is marshall law and how does it play into mumbai? honestly, is it that dangerous for a pregnant US citizen to travel? we are/were staying well north of the city at a persons house... but of course we want to sight see

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:28	#1131
vvr Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 25	One of the commandos killed is 28-year old Indian army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was deputed to the NSG. There is a facebook entry for him here ... http://taujionline.blogspot.com/2008...-dead-nsg.html How utterly sad and senseless this whole thing is.

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:30	#1132
judecg Visa hunting Insomniac Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: India Posts: 723	124 additional NSG commandos coming to mumbai from delhi

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:32	#1134
Tonks01 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 73	single terrorist apparently left inside the ballroom at the taj at the moment, explosion heard behind BBC news reporter whilst on live TV, believed to be a hand grenade or stun grenade. think someone was asking what a stun grenade was? stun grenade is a term usually saved for the movies - there more commonly known as flasbangs - and do what the name suggests, very intense flash, blinding the victim, and a bang to deafen them for up to a minute. Generally makes the victim very easy to hit with a gun, giving the upperhand in a gun fight

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:33	#1135
AusE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 227	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:34	#1136
windrider24584 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 187	Any political significance/indication of summoning ISI chief by Indian PM? Does India want to initiate any active military action like troop mobilisation along Western border like 2001 response to parliament attack or carry out Iraq -Afghanistan style counter terrorism operation in path of US-UK allied forces?

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:35	#1137
judecg Visa hunting Insomniac Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: India Posts: 723	Please note... there has been no mention as far as I've seen of martial law being imposed. News channels saying they have info they can't divulge at this time.

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:37	#1138
judecg Visa hunting Insomniac Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: India Posts: 723	floors 1, 2, 3, 5 and the rooftop are secure at Nariman. Looks like it all comes down to 4 No signs of life apparently.

Nov 28th, 2008, 18:38	#1140
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	In few hours, this incident would enter its 3rd day. Night is quickly falling on Mumbai. I haven't slept properly for past 2 nights and its getting up to 11:15 pm here in Sydney. Will stay on for some more time though.