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The Mumbai attacks

The Mumbai attacks

FromWitness History


The Mumbai attacks

FromWitness History

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On 26 November 2008, 10 gunmen from the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba carried out coordinated attacks on Mumbai's busiest hotspots including the Taj and Oberoi hotels, a train station, hospital, and Jewish community centre.

One hundred and sixty-six people were murdered in the attacks, which lasted for three days. The city was locked down as police searched for the gunmen.

Only one, Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, was captured alive by police. He was sentenced to death and executed in 2012.

Dan Hardoon speaks to Devika Rotawan and Arun Jadhav, who came face to face with the militants.

(Photo: Buildings under attack. Credit:Getty Images)
Released:
Nov 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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History as told by the people who were there.