Thursday, November 27, 2008

MUMBAI WAVE OF TERROR, WORSEN


Six foreigners among 125 dead in Mumbai - police

MUMBAI - At least 125 people have been killed in attacks by gunmen in Mumbai, police said on Thursday.
"At least six foreigners have been killed and the death figure has gone up to 125 now. This included fourteen police officers and Chief of Police of Indian Anti-Terrorist Squad." Ramesh Tayde, a senior police officer told Reuters from Mumbai's control room."We have a figure of more than 327 people injured. We managed to kill eight gunmen and arrested nine others."
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil said on Thursday that there could be between 100 and 200 guests and workers trapped in the Trident-Oberoi Hotel, with 10-12 militants also inside.
"There could be 100-200 people inside the hotel, but we cannot give you the exact figure as many people have locked themselves inside their rooms," R.R. Patil told reporters."There could be 10-12 terrorists inside the hotel. There are no negotiations with the terrorists."

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