Washington/Mumbai : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered the ‘killing of innocent lives’ in Mumbai on the eve of second anniversary of 26/11.
“As the people of the United States gather with family to celebrate Thanksgiving, we pause to remember the horrific attack on innocent men, women, and children that occurred in Mumbai two years ago. Now, as then, the American people stand in solidarity with the people of India and honor those who lost their lives,” said Clinton in a statement on Thursday.
“President Obama’s recent visit to India underscored our nations? shared belief in liberty, democracy, and mutual respect for all people. As the people of Mumbai gather in temples, mosques, churches, gurdwaras, and synagogues to honor those who perished on November 26, 2008, they send a message of resolve, resilience, and mutual respect that is far louder and more powerful than any terrorist’s guns and bombs,” she added.
On November 26, 2008, pockets of Mumbai, including the iconic Taj Mahal hotel, were attacked by 10 Pakistani terrorists.
The strike lasted for over 60 hours and left at least 166 people dead and over 200 injured.
The lone surviving terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who was later arrested, has been sentenced to death.
His appeal against the conviction is now being heard by the Mumbai High Court.