26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: US stands with India in quest for justice, says US President Donald Trump

Expressing strong support for India in its fight against terrorism, US President Donald Trump on Monday said “will never let terrorists win.” India observed 10 years of the Mumbai terror attacks on Monday that left as many as 165 dead and hundreds injured in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

"On the ten-year anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, the U.S. stands with the people of India in their quest for justice. The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning! (sic)" Trump tweeted.

On the ten-year anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, the U.S. stands with the people of India in their quest for justice. The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 26, 2018

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The US had also announced a new reward of $5 million for helping secure the arrest of those who masterminded the 26/11 attacks. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday asked Pakistan to uphold the UNSC obligations to implement sanctions against the terrorists and their outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and its affiliates, responsible for the atrocious act. Speaking on the behalf of the US government, Pompeo said that it was an insult of the families of the victims that even after 10 years, those who planned the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack could not be convicted.

As many as 165 people were killed and over 300 sustained serious injuries after 10 members of the Pakistan-based Islamic terrorist organisation, Lashkar-e-Taiba, stormed the coastal city of Mumbai in November 2008. The terrorists carried out a series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks at several locations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Palace & Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, the Nariman House Jewish community centre, the Metro Cinema and in a lane behind the Times of India building and St. Xavier's College.

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The attacks which began on November 26 had lasted till November 29. While nine of the attackers were gunned down, a 10th terrorist - Ajmal Kasab – was captured alive. He was executed on November 12, 2012.