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We shall stand united and tall against terror: Sachin Tendulkar on 26/11 anniversary
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We shall stand united and tall against terror: Sachin Tendulkar on 26/11 anniversary

| @indiablooms | 26 Nov 2018, 03:56 pm

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday remembered victims and the "brave" security personnel of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and urged all to stand united against terror.

"Life sirf lambi nahi, badi bhi honi chahiye. This stands true for all the brave people who protected and served during the #MumbaiTerrorAttack. They proved that no matter what may come, we shall stand united and tall against terror. #2611MumbaiAttacks #NeverForget," Tendulkar tweeted.

India on Monday marked the tenth anniversary of Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead and over 300 people injured by paying tribute to the victims.

Earlier in the day, the country hit out at Pakistan for allowing those responsible for the strike to roam free in their nation.

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan is showing 'little sincerity' in bringing perpetrators to justice.

"It is a matter of deep anguish that even after 10 years of this heinous terror attack, the families of 166 victims from 15 countries across the globe still await closure, with Pakistan showing little sincerity in bringing perpetrators to justice. The planners of 26/11 still roam the streets of Pakistan with impunity," read a statement issued by the MEA.

India asked Pakistan to give up their stance of following 'double standards' and 'bring the perpetrators of the horrific attack to justice'.

"The 26/11 terrorist attack was planned, executed and launched from Pakistan territory. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan had earlier this year admitted that the terrorists were sent from Pakistan’s soil. We once again call on the Government of Pakistan to give up double standards and to expeditiously bring the perpetrators of the horrific attack to justice. This is not just a matter of Pakistan’s accountability to the families of the innocent victims who fell to terrorists, but also an international obligation," read the statement.

The 2008 Mumbai attacks were twelve coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai by members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Ajmal Kasab, the only attacker who was captured alive, later confessed upon interrogation that the attacks were conducted with the support of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Kasab was hanged on Nov 21, 2012 at Yerwada Jail in Pune.

The attacks, which drew widespread global condemnation, began on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 and lasted until Saturday, Nov 29, 2008, killing 164 people and wounding at least 308.

Eight of the attacks occurred in South Mumbai - at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital (a women and children's hospital), the Nariman House Jewish community centre, the Metro Cinema, and a lane behind the Times of India building and St. Xavier's College.

There was also an explosion at Mazagaon, in Mumbai's port area, and in a taxi at Vile Parle.
 

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