26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: A Brief Timeline

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks

On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists infiltrated south Mumbai via the sea and launched attacks at several locations in the city. It claimed the lives of 166 individuals and injured more than 300 people.

Here's what happened during the 64 hours at Taj Mahal Hotel

Heres what happened during the 64 hours at Taj Mahal Hotel

9:38 pm (Wednesday)

Two among the four terrorists, Abdul Rehman Bada and Abu Ali reached the main entrance of the Tower section, having planted a crude RDX bomb in front of the police post nearby. Armed with AK 47s, ammunition and grenades, they made their way to the lobby area, firing on anyone and everyone who caught their sight.

9:43 pm

The other two terrorists, Shoib and Umer, entered through the La-Pat door of the Palace and started shooting down guests in the poolside area. Four foreigners were the first to have been shot down dead by the terrorists along with security guard Ravindra Kumar and his Labrador Retriever.

12:00 am (Thursday)

By midnight Mumbai Police surrounded the Taj. Many of the guests inside the hotel were huddled up by the staff into small rooms by this time.

1:00 am

The central dome of the hotel was bombed and there was a massive fire in the building.

4 am

The first round of evacuation took place. Two groups were formed by marine commandos. The first group was out safely.

10:30 am

Fresh round of gun battle reported from within the building.

4:30 pm

The terrorists set fire to a room on the fourth floor of the building.

15:59 pm (Friday)

Ten grenade explosions reported to have taken place within the premises.

8:00 am (Saturday)

The Indian commandos announced that the Taj had been cleared of all the terrorists.