Jaishankar reaffirms India’s stand against terror as nation marks 17 years since 26/11
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism as the country observed the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
The 2008 assault claimed 166 lives, injured 300 people, and brought Mumbai to a halt for four days.
In a message on X, Jaishankar said the world continues to honour those who died and those who fought back during the attacks. He wrote, "Zero tolerance for terror in all forms and manifestations. The world remembers the victims and heroes of 26/11. Reaffirm our resolve to bring all those involved to justice."
November 26, 2025, marks 17 years since 10 terrorists from the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba entered Mumbai by sea and carried out coordinated strikes at several crowded locations. The attacks targeted sites chosen for their high footfall and presence of foreign nationals, including the Taj and Oberoi hotels, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Nariman House, Cama Hospital, Metro Cinema, and Leopold Cafe.
Over four days, the gunmen unleashed violence across India’s financial capital. The memories of those events continue to weigh heavily on survivors, responders, and the families of the victims. Several landmarks still bear visible reminders, such as bullet marks at Leopold Cafe and Nariman House.
The bust of Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble stands as a tribute to his sacrifice; he died while capturing the lone surviving terrorist, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab.
Nine of the attackers were killed during the operations. Kasab was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death in May 2010. He was executed two years later in a high-security prison in Pune.