November 26, 2008
Major Terrorst Attack in Mumbai
Breaking News. Reports of up to 78 dead and militants in control of some buildings.
Several people have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks targeting Mumbai sites popular with tourists and business people, according to police and CNN's sister network in India.There are reports the westerners are being rounded up and held hostage as well.Ongoing battles between police and gunmen were reported at two five-star hotels by CNN-IBN.
Gunmen armed with automatic weapons and grenades attacked targets including the hotels, a cafe, and a train station, police say.
Maharashtra state government spokesman Bhushan Gagri said 78 people killed and about 200 wounded, while police confirmed 26 deaths.
The attacks included five shootouts and two grenade attacks, said a police officer who answered Mumbai's police control room line.
IBN reported ongoing gun battles at the Oberoi Hotel and the Taj Hotel -- both five-star hotels.
Developing....
By Howie at November 26, 2008 03:33 PM | | l digg this
