Official in India says commando operation should end Mumbai standoff shortly
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2009
MUMBAI, India (AP) ó A top army general says anti-terrorist operations in Mumbai should be over within a few hours.
The comments by Lt. Gen. N. Thamburaj came today after teams of commandos roped from helicopters onto the roof of the Mumbai headquarters of an ultra-orthodox Jewish group, and as hostages were being escorted from the luxury Oberoi hotel.
Both places had been attacked by gunmen Wednesday night.
At least seven foreign captives emerged from the Oberoi hotel as Indian commandos continued to search the building. The group, some of whom were carrying luggage with Canadian flags on, were taken away in cars without speaking to reporters. The group included a small baby.
More than 119 people were killed and hundreds more injured when suspected Islamic militants attacked 10 sites in Mumbai.