How India observed the 26/11 anniversary
The entire nation remembers November 26, 2008 as India's black day that claimed nearly 200 lives and injured 300 others.
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How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryIt has been a year since the horrific Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed nearly 200 lives and injured 300 others. Across the country, people from all walks of life came together to join NDTV's Hands Together for India Campaign in cities across the country and observed a minute's silence for the lives lost to terrorism. India stood together, united, sending out a strong message that we will not be cowed down by the kind of barbaric violence that terrorism stands for. -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryExactly one year after the Mumbai terror attacks, Mumbaikars came out out in large numbers to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives during those dreadful attacks and to celebrate the undying spirit of Mumbai. Lighting candles and holding placards, they observed a minute's silence in memory of the 26/11 victims. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryDelhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit also seen observing a minute of silence among others at New Delhi's India Gate.
"Let people know no one can divide us. We are Indians first and Indians last," said the Chief Minister.(NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryExactly one year ago, on November 26, 2008, Mumbai was struck by 60-hours of non-stop terror. But as the response to NDTV's Join the Hands campaign showed, people, not just in Mumbai, but the rest of the country showed we are together and that the terrorists have failed.(NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryChairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, held a memorial service at the Taj Hotel on the first anniversary of 26/11. The Taj was the worst hit in those attacks, taking maximum damage to its Heritage wing.
Seen here, Ratan Tata lighting a candle in memory of the victims and paying a fitting tribute to the courage displayed by staff members of Taj. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryNational Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, present at the occassion, said: "They cannot bend us, they cannot break us, they cannot divide us. That is what India's spirit is all about. We will succeed, we will always succeed and terrorists will always be defeated.(NDTV photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryA year ago, Mumbai’s best known landmark, the Taj hotel was up in flames and its century old Heritage wing destroyed.
A year later, the city has put those horrific memories behind and found its step. So has the Taj.
The signature restaurants Wasabi, Golden Dragon and Harbour Bar are back in business. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryResidents living around Nariman House were perhaps the closest witnesses to the attack on the Jewish religious centre, many of them had to be evacuated from their homes as the NSG tried to flush out terrorists who had taken 6 people including the centre's Rabbi and his wife hostage. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryThe Nariman House is being renovated and is expected to re-open soon. Infact, remembering the ghastly attacks that happened a year ago, prayer services are being held throughout the day here. Nariman House remains the only attacked place where normal services have not been resumed. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryIn many ways, Leopold café symbolises the true spirit of Mumbai – Getting up and moving on but not forgetting. After just 4 days of the attacks, the café re-opened to public. Infact many bullet marks have been left unrepaired as a reminder of the unbrazen attack. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryThe victims of 26/11 are being remembered in a day-long tribute at the Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus station in Mumbai.
Through the day people can come here and join the prayer services for the 52 people who were shot by terrorists Ajmal Kasab and his associate Abu Ismail.
A blood donation camp has also been organised today at the CST station and people are turning up in huge numbers to contribute. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryKasab, the lone terrorist caught in the attacks, took most lives here along with Abu Ismail, his partner, before being captured.
Everyday lakhs of people use the Chattrapti Shivaji Terminus to commute. Exactly a year ago, this station was soaked with blood and had dead bodies lying everywhere. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryOn the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror blasts, in what is slated as a show of strength by the Maharashtra government, the Mumbai Police armed with its latest acqusitions, from AK-47s to amphibious vehicles march down Mumbai’s Marine Drive from the Trident Hotel to Girgaum Chowpatty. (AFP Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryRs 126 crores have been spent on upgrading Mumbai Police’s arsenal. Modern guns such as AK-47 assault rifles, MP-5 and MP-9 guns have been purchased among other equipment.
Bomb detection equipment, bulletproof vehicles and speed boats to patrol the sea have also been added to the equipment list. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversary39 first response teams across Mumbai have also been deployed and an National Security Guards hub has been created in Mumbai.
To combat such an attack, if it happens again, 6 new cities have received Anti-Terror-Squad units. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryAlthough the Mumbai Police force, along with the NSG and the coast guards were marching in respect to the men who died in the terror attacks last year, it was the people of Mumbai, who surprisingly, gave the parade a skip as the turnout of general public was very, very low. (NDTV Photo) -
How India observed the 26/11 anniversaryIt was not just the Indian cricket team which observed silence in rememberance of those who lost their lives on this day, last year. Paying their respect, members of the Lok Sabha also maintained a 2 minute silence before their session began.
