India Marks 16 Years Since 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks

Nation honors 166 victims and security personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 2008 attacks, reaffirming commitment to combat terrorism.

The 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008 left 166 people dead, including 20 security personnel, and injured over 300 in a coordinated assault by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan.
Key locations targeted included the Taj Mahal Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Leopold Cafe, and Nariman House, among others, over three harrowing days.
Survivor Devika Rotawan, who testified against captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab, reflected on her painful journey and called for stronger action against terrorism.
President Droupadi Murmu and top Indian leaders paid tributes to the victims and martyrs, emphasizing India’s resolve to eliminate terrorism in all forms.
Heroes of the attacks, including Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and police officer Tukaram Omble, were remembered for their bravery in saving lives and confronting the attackers.