Mumbai attacks
The Mumbai attacks in November 2008 were a series of coordinated terrorist assaults carried out by the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Over four days, attackers targeted key sites in Mumbai, including hotels, a train station, and a Jewish community center, resulting in 166 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks raised global awareness about terrorism and security challenges in urban areas. They prompted significant changes in India's counter-terrorism policies and led to strained relations between India and Pakistan, as well as increased international efforts to combat terrorism.
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The Mumbai attacks occurred from November 26 to 29, 2008, when ten armed militants from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out coordinated attacks in various locations across Mumbai, India. Key sites targeted included the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 166 people, including foreign nationals, and left over 300 injured. The incident highlighted security vulnerabilities in India and strained Indo-Pakistani relations, leading to increased calls for improved counter-terrorism measures and international cooperation to combat terrorism.