Together With Indian Govt, We Pledge To Fight Against Terror Acts: US Envoy Garcetti On Mumbai Attacks
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti strongly stated Washington's commitment to fight alongside New Delhi against the menace of terrorism.
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Sunday paid tribute to the victims at the US Consulate in Mumbai on 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he reaffirmed Washington's commitment to fight alongside New Delhi against the menace of terrorism.
"Today marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. We honour the memory of the victims lost and pledge to continue to fight against acts of terror together with the Government of India," Garcetti wrote.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. We honor the memory of the victims lost and pledge to continue to fight against acts of terror together with the Government of India. pic.twitter.com/6Y3jUsQiak
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) November 26, 2023
Earlier, Israel’s envoy Naor Gilon paid homage to the victims at the Chabad House, a Jewish centre memorial where all the victims’ names are engraved on the walls.
"15 years since the #MumbaiTerrorAttack #UnitedWeStand. This picture is from the Nariman (Chabad) House rooftop memorial where the names of all #Mumbai2611 victims are engraved. Om Shanti," Gilon posted on X.
15 years since the #MumbaiTerrorAttack💔#UnitedWeStand🇮🇱🤝🇮🇳.
— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) November 26, 2023
This picture👇is from the Nariman (Chabad) House rooftop memorial where the names of all #Mumbai2611 victims are engraved.
Om Shanti 🙏🪔. pic.twitter.com/1VPbDckV2k
Among the 166 people who were killed during the 26/11 attacks, six were Jews.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also paid respects to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks, saying India's quest to bring the perpetrators of these horrific acts to justice continues.
"It is 15 years today since the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Our quest to bring those responsible for planning and executing these horrific acts to justice continues," Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter).
It is 15 years today since the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 26, 2023
Our quest to bring those responsible for planning and executing these horrific acts to justice continues.
26/11 Attacks In Mumbai
On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 heavily armed Pakistani terrorists wreaked havoc on the streets of Mumbai, sending shockwaves across the country and the world. They targeted several key places in the city, including the Taj and Trident hotels and the Chabad House. In the four days, the terrorist took 166 lives.
The attacks also claimed the lives of 18 security personnel and left over 300 injured.
After thorough surveillance, the terrorist meticulously selected high-impact targets. These included prominent landmarks such as the Taj and Oberoi Hotels, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Jewish centre at Nariman House, and the Leopold Cafe. Apart from locals, the places are frequented by people from other states and foreigners.
While nine of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani terrorist from the attacks, was arrested from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station.
In May 2010, Kasab was sentenced to death and was hanged at a maximum security prison in Pune city two years later.
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