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Mumbai under Terror Attacks
Indian Security forces have surrounded 2 hotels in Mumbai, the Trident Oberoi and the Taj Mahal Palace. But the situation at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel remains confused, with explosions and gunfire heard coming from inside the hotel and severe attacks on Wednesday so far left more than 100 people died.
Maharashtra state police chief AN Roy is quoted by the AFP news agency said that “We are in the final stages of operations. We are confident that we’ll be able to counter the terrorists.” Mr. Roy did not say how many gunmen were still thought to be inside the two hotels. He said there were no hostages at the Taj Mahal Palace, but “still quite a few” at the Trident Oberoi.
Mumbai became bursting city at this moment. All the streets are quiet, Offices and schools are closed and country’s leading stock exchange has been closed for the day and it will take some time for India’s economic capital to return to normal. It is reported from television shows that, some hostages have been rescued from the Trident Oberoi hotel and other hostages are seen at the building’s windows.
Indian Prime Minister ‘Manmohan Singh’ says in a televised address that his government will “take all necessary measures to look after the well-being of affected families”.