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26/11 Mumbai Attacks Anniversary: Photos That Capture Mumbai's 'Night Of Terror'

It has been 14 years since the terrorist attack in Mumbai left deep wounds in the hearts of all Indians. Here are the images that tell the story of how 10 LeT terrorists unleashed a wave of carnage.

It has been 14 years since the terrorist attack in Mumbai left deep wounds in the hearts of all Indians. Here are the images that tell the story of how 10 LeT terrorists unleashed a wave of carnage.

The image of smoke billowing from the front dome of Taj Mahal Palace hotel during the 26/11 attacks is one that is etched into the memory of every Indian

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It has been 14 years since 10 armed terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed into Mumbai and attacked a dozen locations, engulfing the country's financial centre in fear for three consecutive days. (Image Source: Getty)
It has been 14 years since 10 armed terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed into Mumbai and attacked a dozen locations, engulfing the country's financial centre in fear for three consecutive days. (Image Source: Getty)
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At least 166 people, including security personnel, lost their lives in the attacks carried out at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Hotel Trident, Nariman House, Leopold Cafe and Cama Hospital. (Image Source: Getty)
At least 166 people, including security personnel, lost their lives in the attacks carried out at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Hotel Trident, Nariman House, Leopold Cafe and Cama Hospital. (Image Source: Getty)
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The National Security Guard (NSG) and Mumbai Police killed nine terrorists. Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive, was convicted and sentenced to death. He was hanged on November 21, 2012. (Image Source: Getty)
The National Security Guard (NSG) and Mumbai Police killed nine terrorists. Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive, was convicted and sentenced to death. He was hanged on November 21, 2012. (Image Source: Getty)
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Except for the Taj Hotel, all sites were secured by the security forces by the morning of November 28, 2008. On November 29, the NSG carried out Operation 'Black Tornado' to apprehend the remaining attackers. The reign of terror ended with the gunning down of all terrorists at Taj Hotel (Image Source: Getty)
Except for the Taj Hotel, all sites were secured by the security forces by the morning of November 28, 2008. On November 29, the NSG carried out Operation 'Black Tornado' to apprehend the remaining attackers. The reign of terror ended with the gunning down of all terrorists at Taj Hotel (Image Source: Getty)
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Two gunmen, Ismail Khan and Ajmal Kasab, stormed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). They then made their way to the Cama Hospital and attacked six police officers en route, including former head of Mumbai Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) Hemant Karkare. (Source: Getty)
Two gunmen, Ismail Khan and Ajmal Kasab, stormed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). They then made their way to the Cama Hospital and attacked six police officers en route, including former head of Mumbai Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) Hemant Karkare. (Source: Getty)
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One of the first targets was the Leopold Cafe, a prominent restaurant on Colaba Causeway in South Mumbai. Two terrorists, Shoaib alias Soheb and Nazir alias Abu Umer, opened fire on the cafe on the evening of November 26, killing 11 people (including some foreigners) and wounded many more. (Image Source: Getty)
One of the first targets was the Leopold Cafe, a prominent restaurant on Colaba Causeway in South Mumbai. Two terrorists, Shoaib alias Soheb and Nazir alias Abu Umer, opened fire on the cafe on the evening of November 26, killing 11 people (including some foreigners) and wounded many more. (Image Source: Getty)
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30 people were killed at Trident hotel, 31 at The Taj hotel, 11 at the Leopold café, 7 at Nariman House, a Jewish centre. Some people were killed in shooting at the Cama Hospital and near the Metro cinema. Some foreign nationals were also among the dead. (Image Source: Getty)
30 people were killed at Trident hotel, 31 at The Taj hotel, 11 at the Leopold café, 7 at Nariman House, a Jewish centre. Some people were killed in shooting at the Cama Hospital and near the Metro cinema. Some foreign nationals were also among the dead. (Image Source: Getty)
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NSG commandos trooped onto the roof of Nariman House from helicopters and eliminated the attackers, securing the site by the morning of November 28. The NSG rescued 60 people from Nariman House. (Image Source: Getty)
NSG commandos trooped onto the roof of Nariman House from helicopters and eliminated the attackers, securing the site by the morning of November 28. The NSG rescued 60 people from Nariman House. (Image Source: Getty)
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Intercepts of wireless communication during the operation revealed that the terrorists were receiving instruction from handlers in Pakistan. LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was named as the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks. He is currently serving a jail term in Pakistan on terror charges. (Image Source: Getty)
Intercepts of wireless communication during the operation revealed that the terrorists were receiving instruction from handlers in Pakistan. LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was named as the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks. He is currently serving a jail term in Pakistan on terror charges. (Image Source: Getty)

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