Security staff stand guard during an exchange of fire between the police and terrorists. Photograph: Harish Tyagi/EPA (Image from The Guardian)From The Times:
THE Indian authorities yesterday claimed to have proof that the Mumbai terrorists were receiving instructions from Pakistan and discussing tactics with their handlers during the three days of attacks in which they killed at least 195 people.
The claims threaten further to embitter relations between the two nuclear powers. Tensions have been high since confirmation that the only captured gunman was a 21-year-old Pakistani.
It has also emerged that India had been warned that terrorists were planning an attack in Mumbai.
Up to 22 foreigners were among those killed in raids by 10-15 terrorists on sites across the city, including hotels, the main railway station, a Jewish community centre and two hospitals. The last of the gunmen was killed by Indian commandos yesterday morning, ending the siege at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. One hotel worker was found alive and 22 bodies were removed. As many as 80 bodies may still be in the building.
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Update: Mumbai terror attacks: India fury at Pakistan as bloody siege is crushed -- The Guardian
My Comment: Some in India may now start to plan on getting revenge fro what has happened in mumbai. If unchecked, this is going to poison everything.
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