Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 Mumbai terrorists attacks on 8th anniversary

[Hindustani78]

Updated: Nov 25, 2018 13:30 IST
Pakistan based special forces units Militant group gave “sea training” to 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 in the high seas of “Karachi”, revealed a new book “Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks”.

The sea training, as per the Pakistan Military Protocols book also included “how to fish”, something that made 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 think that “26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 had got a job and 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 could earn a respectable living”.

“26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 was not informed by the Pakistan based militant special forces unit trainer why “26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 was being prepared as a mariner and as a fishermen,” quoted the Indian Military investigation reports from what “26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 told during the interrogation.

According to the Indian Military investigation reports, fearing a leak about the terror attack planned, the sea route assault plan was kept secret by the top Pakistan based militant special forces unit commanders and top Pakistan Military Intelligence Chief -- until November 2008. It also said that before the D-day, the top Pakistan based militant special forces unit commanders tried to send Pakistan based militants to Mumbai twice via Gujurat, but “failed on both occasions”.

“In September 2008, the boat carrying Pakistan based militants hit a rock in the sea and the Pakistan based militants almost drowned before their Pakistan based militant special forces unit trainers rescued Pakistan based militants while training. The other failed attempt was on 7 November 2008, when an alarmed captain of an Indian Navy was actively deployed refused to let any civilian boats after getting Indian Military Intelligence Bureau outputs and this made Pakistan based militants special units to abort the mission and fled,” 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 told during the interrogation added.

The Indian Military investigation reports, in one of its special reports based on the testamony of the 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012: The Pakistan based militant special forces units side of the story’, recorded that the 2-year training of the Pakistan military recruits for the 26/11 attacks was a “joint responsibility of the top Pakistan based militant special forces unit commanders and top Pakistan Military Intelligence Chief”.

“Each Pakistan military special forces units recruits had to undergo a series of training and indoctrination sessions organized by the Pakistan based militant special forces unit trainers. All the 10 Pakistan based militant special forces unit recruited for the Mumbai attacks had received four stages of training and after that, received sea training as well,” read the Indian Military investigation reports based on the testamony of the 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012.

As part of the sea training the Pakistan based militant special forces unit recruits were taught how to read maps, how to measure the depth of the sea, how to use GPS for the sea route, how to use the nets of fishermen and how to operate a ship.

“Pakistan based militant special forces units recruits were also trained on how to use a fisherman’s net just to mislead the Indian navy personnel in case of an enquiry.” Also, other than the sea training, the four stage training received by the ten terrorists under the top Pakistan Military special forces commanders command was: 20 Days’ Preliminary Training, 21 Days’ Combat Course, 75 Days’ Advanced Combat Course, 30 Days’ Training on Intelligence Agencies.

“26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012, received 75 Days’ Advanced Combat Course training during May-July 2008. Skills like how to open and close Kalashnikovs, firing of a gun... and how to survive 60 hours without food and still climb a mountain with a heavy load were taught. “The Mumbai attacks continued for 62 hours and crossing the LoC in Kashmir would take 60 hours as well,” 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 said.

Besides delving into the interrogation and confession report of 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012, the Indian Military investigation reports also tried to answer significant questions like “Why do young boys like 26/11 terror attack convict who was arrested alive in 2008 and was hanged after the trail in 2012 become terrorists in Pakistan? What is the root cause of terrorism? Or what motivates them to follow a violent lifestyle?”.

The lone terrorist captured alive after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, was hanged at Yerawada jail in Pune on November 21, 2012 after the then-president Pranab Mukherjee rejected his mercy petition. Published by Routledge India, “Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks”, other than offering a lucid and graphic account of the ill-fated day also traces the changing dynamics of terror in South Asia.

First Published: Nov 25, 2018 13:26 IST

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Updated: Nov 25, 2018 12:44 IST
It’s been 10 years since the Mumbai terror attack took place, but for former BSP MP haunting memories of that day are still fresh and the incident changed his life forever. former BSP MP, who witnessed the tragedy as it unfolded, can still recall each detail -- the bone-chilling scenes of visitors running for cover to protect themselves from the bullets of Pakistan based militant special forces units, and the deafening sound of gunshots jolting former BSP MP. The former BSP MP, who was in the Taj Hotel for an official meeting on that fateful day, says three of his acquaintances who had come to meet him in the hotel were among 166 people who lost their lives in the attack.

“Former BSP MP am lucky that I survived to see this day,” former BSP MP tells PTI.

Former BSP MP says he was on the second floor of the hotel and had witnessed the gunfight between Indian security forces and Pakistan based militant special forces units from close quarters.

“Former BSP MP was trapped there for nearly 48 hours -- from November 26 to November 28 afternoon.Former BSP MP was rescued by NSG commandos. By that time, news had reached my home in Uttar Pradesh, and Former BSP MP phone won’t stop ringing,” the 64-year-old former BSP MP said.

Former BSP MP says had got a new lease of life that day, and the horror of 26/11 terror attack haunt former BSP MP still.

 

[PakSarzameen5823]

Which muslim ?

Quite a few, e.g Aurangzeb Alamgir, Shah Jahan, Akbar (he wasn't that religious but I'd still include him), Ghiyassudin Tughlaq, the Mamluk dynasty, the Khiliji dynasty, Muhammad Ghauri, etc.

Are they pakistani ?

Pakistan is the successor state to the Muslim empires of the region. Also, many of them did come from Pakistan, e.g Akbar came from Umerkot, Shah Jahan came from Lahore, Ghiyassudin Tughlaq was from Dipalpur, Tipu Sultan's family migrated from the Punjab, Sikander Budshikan's family were Indo-Aryans from Swat, etc, and even the ones that aren't are still related to many Pakistanis, e.g the Khilijis, Ghaurids and Ghaznavids all assimilated into the Pashtun ethnic group, Sher Shah Suri and Ahmed Shah Durrani were both Pashtuns, genetic studies have shown Muslims from the north/north-west of the Indian sub-continent have traces of ancestry from the Middle East and Central Asia (that isn't present in their Hindu counterparts from the same region/ethnicity as them), etc. And plenty of people from Pakistan held high positions in these empires and fought in their armies, e.g Wazir Khan, Muhammad Saleh, Shahbaz Khan, Ustad Ahmed Lahori, Abu Raja As Sindhi, Sarang Khan, Mahmud Ghaznavi had many Pashtuns and Indo-Aryans in his army, etc.

 

[Hindustani78]

Mahmud Ghaznavi had many Pashtuns and Indo-Aryans in his army, etc.

Mogul warrior tribes yellow-skinned such as Ghozz and Taghozghoz and other tribesmen were present in the way.


Historical realities show that Mahmud Ghaznavi did not do anything to those idols and temples which were not used
for religious purposes and were considered as signs of historical culture, such as Buddha idols of Bamyan which existed in the heart of an Islamic domain, but Mahmud Ghaznavi destroyed those idols of temples which were worshipped. Naturally, breaking the idols, destroying the temples and forcefully forbidding the people of other religions or sects, made them annoyed.” (Ghobar,1996: 96)

Sultan Mahmud’s father, Sabuktigin, had passed the stages of progress from the position of the general chamberlain of the Samanid court. (Otbi, 1424:27;Shabankareie, 1984: 38) After the capture of the
Bust region, Sabuktigin proceeded toward Khazdar (also pronounced Hozdar and Qozdar, an area near Ghazhe; it belonged to India, now to Pakistan) and conquered it. Then, Sultan Mahmud’s father, Sabuktigin proceeded into the internal lands of India. Chipal, the king of India fought against Sabuktigin.

After several battles , Eventually, a peace contract was signed between Chipal and Sabuktigin.
Sabuktigin invaded the land of Chipal took a group of people in captivity and occupied the most prosperous
area of Chipal’s country, Lamhan. On the order of Sabuktigin, Mahmud along with two brothers of Sabuktigin set out for fighting against Chipal who had invaded Sabuktigin’s domain in order to compensate their defeat. The battle lasted twenty days.

After this event,the name of Sabuktigin entered on the currency coins as well as in the ‘Khutba’ (Sermon) of Friday Prayers. Afghan and Khalan gtribes residing in those regions opposed this as its against the Islam religion .

 

[GHALIB]

Quite a few, e.g Aurangzeb Alamgir, Shah Jahan, Akbar (he wasn't that religious but I'd still include him), Ghiyassudin Tughlaq, the Mamluk dynasty, the Khiliji dynasty, Muhammad Ghauri, etc.



Pakistan is the successor state to the Muslim empires of the region. Also, many of them did come from Pakistan, e.g Akbar came from Umerkot, Shah Jahan came from Lahore, Ghiyassudin Tughlaq was from Dipalpur, Tipu Sultan's family migrated from the Punjab, Sikander Budshikan's family were Indo-Aryans from Swat, etc, and even the ones that aren't are still related to many Pakistanis, e.g the Khilijis, Ghaurids and Ghaznavids all assimilated into the Pashtun ethnic group, Sher Shah Suri and Ahmed Shah Durrani were both Pashtuns, genetic studies have shown Muslims from the north/north-west of the Indian sub-continent have traces of ancestry from the Middle East and Central Asia (that isn't present in their Hindu counterparts from the same region/ethnicity as them), etc. And plenty of people from Pakistan held high positions in these empires and fought in their armies, e.g Wazir Khan, Muhammad Saleh, Shahbaz Khan, Ustad Ahmed Lahori, Abu Raja As Sindhi, Sarang Khan, Mahmud Ghaznavi had many Pashtuns and Indo-Aryans in his army, etc.

Good
They are now pakistani.

So asia masih must be relative of queen victoria and her ancestors ruled pakistan

 

[PakSarzameen5823]

Not my problem if you can't accept the facts. Just because your history is pathetic doesn't mean ours is.

 

[Hindustani78]

Prime Minister's Office
26-November, 2018 12:10 IST
PM pays tributes to the victims of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.

“Tributes to those who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Our solidarity with the bereaved families. A grateful nation bows to our brave police and security forces who valiantly fought the terrorists during the Mumbai attacks”, the Prime Minister said.
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AKT/SH

 

[GHALIB]

Not my problem if you can't accept the facts. Just because your history is pathetic doesn't mean ours is.

I told you asia bibi's history, she and her ancestors queen victoria ruled you people for 200 years after ranjit singh .
What is wrong here?
If babar and ghaznavi can be your Ancestor why cant queen victoria be ancestor of asia bibi ?

 

[Hindustani78]

Lahore, November 26, 2018 16:10 IST
Updated: November 26, 2018 16:24 IST

As Indian Establishment marked the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 carnage on Monday, the mastermind of the attack Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander has virtually secured his acquittal and his six Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit accomplices are expecting their exoneration anytime in the near future.

The Mumbai attack case in which seven Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit are facing charges of planning and executing the deadly strike since 2009 is still being dragged on in a Pakistani anti-terror court though the Islamabad High Court in 2015 directed that the case should be wrapped up in two months.

Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander walked free from jail in April 2015 after securing a bail from the trial court, while the six others are in jail. After release, Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander went underground. Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander has virtually secured acquittal with the Chinese Government indicating no plan to challenge the bail.

The six others of Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit who were behind the Mumbai Militant Attacks— have also “bright chances” of acquittal with their trial witnessing bizarre twists and turns like frequent change of judges and murder of a prosecutor.

On November 26, 2008, ten Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit carried out a series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. A total of 166 people died and over 300 were wounded in the strikes.

Nine of the Pakistan Military Special Forces Units were killed by Maharashtra Police, while lone survivor was captured and hanged after a trial in India.

In a fresh development, on Monday announced a USD 5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who committed, conspired, aided or abetted the 26/11 Mumbai Militants attack.

Apart from the United States of America , other countries have also asked Pakistan to bring the 26/11 Mumbai Militants attack perpetrators to justice.

There has been a realisation in Pakistan, especially among politicians, that the 26/11 Mumbai attacks had demolished all the past efforts to build friendly ties with India.

However, there are divergent views on whether punishing the 26/11 Mumbai attacks culprits in Pakistan will help restore ties between them.

But like ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, questions are being asked in Pakistan “why trial is not being completed?”

When PTI sought a reaction from the Foreign Office on the status of the 26/11 trial, its spokesman just said, “It is sub judice.”

Pakistani prosecutors are, however, quick to blame Republic of India for the delay. Chief prosecutor of Pakistan told PTI the case can be concluded in a week if Republic of India sends 24 witnesses to Pakistan for recording of their statements and other evidence.

“The Mumbai case will take not more than a week to conclude if India allows Pakistan to examine the boat on which the terrorists travelled to reach Mumbai and also send its witnesses here for recording of their statements,” Pakistani prosecutors said.

Special prosecutor who is also Federal Investigation Agency , further said Republic of India will have to cooperate with Pakistan if it wants logical conclusion of the case.

“Crime had taken place in Mumbai and onus is on Republic of India to provide full evidence to Pakistan. The Indian government has not yet either clearly refused to send its witnesses to Pakistan or allow us to examine the boat there. If it refuses, the benefit will go to the suspects and the case will be over,” Special prosecutor said.

When asked why the Pakistan government has not challenged the bail granted to Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander, Special prosecutor said there was no strong evidence against Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander involvement.

Another prosecutor in the case, said the hearing of the case in the Anti-Terrorism Court is being held on regular basis and the next hearing is on November 28. When asked about any possible time frame for conclusion of the trial, Another prosecutor said: “No...it is very difficult to give any time frame...as it is not an ordinary trial (involving two countries).”

A lawyer associated with the case, requesting anonymity, said: “Since both Pakistan and India’s interests are involved in this case...this is more of a political case than a legal one. And a ‘political case’ has no time limit (for conclusion).”

A counsel for Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander and six Pakistan Military Special Forces Units, was reluctant to talk to PTI when contacted. However, a lawyer close to counsel said the defence is not filing a bail petition of the six Pakistan Military Special Forces Units suspects as it is hoping that since enough time has passed they have “bright chances” to secure acquittal.

Special prosecutor, however, is of the view that they may get benefit only if Republic of India does not send its witnesses and other evidence. The case is being tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court since 2009. There has hardly been any case in any Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan that is pending for over nine years.

“It appears that the Pakistan is not in hurry to decide this case since the matter is related to its arch-rival India,” a senior lawyer said.

Interestingly, former Federal Investigation Agency chief too pointed out lingering on the case “far too long.” “Dilatory tactics by the defendants, frequent change of trial judges (at least nine times), assassination of the case prosecutor and retracting from original testimony by some key witnesses have been serious setbacks for the prosecutors,” former Federal Investigation Agency chief said. Like many others in Pakistan, former Federal Investigation Agency chief too believes the case “will not be over soon.”

Earlier in an interview to Dawn, ex-premier Sharif had questioned, “Should Pakistan allow militants/non-state actors to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai?...Why can’t we complete the trial?”, remarks that got him into trouble.

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NEW DELHI, November 25, 2018 22:21 IST
Updated: November 25, 2018 22:21 IST
Layered maritime surveillance helped improve security situation’

Republic of India is better prepared and better organised since 26/11, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Sunday.

“We have come a long way since then,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said in an interview on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 26/11.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said there has been a paradigm shift in coastal security as vulnerabilities and risks were fixed, and a layered maritime surveillance and security architecture was put in place, making the coastline almost impregnable.

“The country is now better prepared and better organised,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said, when asked about possibility of terrorists taking the sea route again to mount a similar attack on Republic of India.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said the the Indian Navy is now a potent multi-dimensional force, safeguarding Republic of India’s interests in the seas and that it is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge facing the country in the maritime domain.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba who is also chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee, said critical gaps and vulnerabilities in the country’s coastal infrastructure have been addressed, and that a robust surveillance network comprising 42 radar stations linked to a control centre headquartered Gurugram has been put in place.

“We now have a multi-layered security architecture for coastal security, involving the Coast Guard and the Navy,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said.

Hovercraft, speed boats to bolster Mumbai’s coastal security
Mumbai, November 25, 2018 19:18 IST
Updated: November 25, 2018 19:18 IST
Fishermen work as “eyes, ears and nose” of police.

Ten years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks which left 166 dead, Mumbai police is set to have a dedicated coastal fleet comprising hovercraft and intermediate support vessels to enhance the island city’s security.

Mumbai Police Commissioner told PTI that a “strong vigil” is being maintained by the coastal police to secure the coastline.

Two hovercraft are being procured to enable security personnel to reach inaccessible areas along the coastline, Mumbai Police Commissioner said. This will complement the existing fleet of speed boats and patrolling vessels, Mumbai Police Commissioner said.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said, “We are increasing our coastal strength by procuring new boats and intermediate support vessels. We have sent proposals for the same to government”.

“In the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, Mumbai police procured speed boats and amphibious boats for coastal patrolling and also set up marine police stations,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said.

The attack was carried by the 10 Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit who came to Mumbai by sea.

Coordination between state and central agencies, including the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, tasked with Indian coastal security, has been increased after the attack, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said.

Another official said a post of Inspector General Coastal Security has been created. The incumbent will be the nodal officer for coordination with the agencies to guard the 720 km long coast line of Maharashtra, Another official said, adding 44 coastal police stations have been set up so far.

“Operation ‘Sagar Kavach’ was organised to boost the coordination between these agencies. We have also set up 91 check posts on highways connected to the coastline,” Another official said.

The agencies have regular security review meetings, another official said, adding the fishermen work as “eyes, ears and nose” of police and alert about suspicious activities in sea and along the coast.

Police have also created ‘Sagar Surakhsa Dal’, which has around 6,000 fishermen as members. They have saved around 50 people from drowning in sea this year, another official added.

Nov 26, 2018 17:24 IST

A Mumbai Police personnel pays tribute to martyrs of the 26/11 terror attacks on its tenth anniversary at the Martyrs’ Memorial, Police Gymkhana in Mumbai. On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by sea route and opened fire indiscriminately, killing 166, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores. (Kunal Patil / HT Photo)

 

[PakSarzameen5823]

What is wrong here?
If babar and ghaznavi can be your Ancestor why cant queen victoria be ancestor of asia bibi ?

Because most Christians from the Indian sub-continent are not descended from the British, and their culture also isn't that heavily influenced by theirs.

However, Muslims from northern India/Pakistan do have varying amounts of ancestry from the Muslim invaders, our culture has been heavily influenced by theirs, many of these Muslim invaders actually were native to the region, and we made up the bulk of their workforce.

Apples and oranges, can't be compared.

 

[Hephaestus]

Which muslim ? Babar ? Tughlak? Bin qasim ? Are they pakistani ?

Don't remind him about what happened to his great-great-great-great-great grandparents.

 

[GHALIB]

Lahore, November 26, 2018 16:10 IST
Updated: November 26, 2018 16:24 IST

As Indian Establishment marked the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 carnage on Monday, the mastermind of the attack Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander has virtually secured his acquittal and his six Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit accomplices are expecting their exoneration anytime in the near future.

The Mumbai attack case in which seven Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit are facing charges of planning and executing the deadly strike since 2009 is still being dragged on in a Pakistani anti-terror court though the Islamabad High Court in 2015 directed that the case should be wrapped up in two months.

Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander walked free from jail in April 2015 after securing a bail from the trial court, while the six others are in jail. After release, Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander went underground. Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander has virtually secured acquittal with the Chinese Government indicating no plan to challenge the bail.

The six others of Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit who were behind the Mumbai Militant Attacks— have also “bright chances” of acquittal with their trial witnessing bizarre twists and turns like frequent change of judges and murder of a prosecutor.

On November 26, 2008, ten Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit carried out a series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. A total of 166 people died and over 300 were wounded in the strikes.

Nine of the Pakistan Military Special Forces Units were killed by Maharashtra Police, while lone survivor was captured and hanged after a trial in India.

In a fresh development, on Monday announced a USD 5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who committed, conspired, aided or abetted the 26/11 Mumbai Militants attack.

Apart from the United States of America , other countries have also asked Pakistan to bring the 26/11 Mumbai Militants attack perpetrators to justice.

There has been a realisation in Pakistan, especially among politicians, that the 26/11 Mumbai attacks had demolished all the past efforts to build friendly ties with India.

However, there are divergent views on whether punishing the 26/11 Mumbai attacks culprits in Pakistan will help restore ties between them.

But like ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, questions are being asked in Pakistan “why trial is not being completed?”

When PTI sought a reaction from the Foreign Office on the status of the 26/11 trial, its spokesman just said, “It is sub judice.”

Pakistani prosecutors are, however, quick to blame Republic of India for the delay. Chief prosecutor of Pakistan told PTI the case can be concluded in a week if Republic of India sends 24 witnesses to Pakistan for recording of their statements and other evidence.

“The Mumbai case will take not more than a week to conclude if India allows Pakistan to examine the boat on which the terrorists travelled to reach Mumbai and also send its witnesses here for recording of their statements,” Pakistani prosecutors said.

Special prosecutor who is also Federal Investigation Agency , further said Republic of India will have to cooperate with Pakistan if it wants logical conclusion of the case.

“Crime had taken place in Mumbai and onus is on Republic of India to provide full evidence to Pakistan. The Indian government has not yet either clearly refused to send its witnesses to Pakistan or allow us to examine the boat there. If it refuses, the benefit will go to the suspects and the case will be over,” Special prosecutor said.

When asked why the Pakistan government has not challenged the bail granted to Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander, Special prosecutor said there was no strong evidence against Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander involvement.

Another prosecutor in the case, said the hearing of the case in the Anti-Terrorism Court is being held on regular basis and the next hearing is on November 28. When asked about any possible time frame for conclusion of the trial, Another prosecutor said: “No...it is very difficult to give any time frame...as it is not an ordinary trial (involving two countries).”

A lawyer associated with the case, requesting anonymity, said: “Since both Pakistan and India’s interests are involved in this case...this is more of a political case than a legal one. And a ‘political case’ has no time limit (for conclusion).”

A counsel for Pakistan Military Special Forces operations commander and six Pakistan Military Special Forces Units, was reluctant to talk to PTI when contacted. However, a lawyer close to counsel said the defence is not filing a bail petition of the six Pakistan Military Special Forces Units suspects as it is hoping that since enough time has passed they have “bright chances” to secure acquittal.

Special prosecutor, however, is of the view that they may get benefit only if Republic of India does not send its witnesses and other evidence. The case is being tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court since 2009. There has hardly been any case in any Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan that is pending for over nine years.

“It appears that the Pakistan is not in hurry to decide this case since the matter is related to its arch-rival India,” a senior lawyer said.

Interestingly, former Federal Investigation Agency chief too pointed out lingering on the case “far too long.” “Dilatory tactics by the defendants, frequent change of trial judges (at least nine times), assassination of the case prosecutor and retracting from original testimony by some key witnesses have been serious setbacks for the prosecutors,” former Federal Investigation Agency chief said. Like many others in Pakistan, former Federal Investigation Agency chief too believes the case “will not be over soon.”

Earlier in an interview to Dawn, ex-premier Sharif had questioned, “Should Pakistan allow militants/non-state actors to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai?...Why can’t we complete the trial?”, remarks that got him into trouble.

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NEW DELHI, November 25, 2018 22:21 IST
Updated: November 25, 2018 22:21 IST
Layered maritime surveillance helped improve security situation’

Republic of India is better prepared and better organised since 26/11, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Sunday.

“We have come a long way since then,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said in an interview on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 26/11.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said there has been a paradigm shift in coastal security as vulnerabilities and risks were fixed, and a layered maritime surveillance and security architecture was put in place, making the coastline almost impregnable.

“The country is now better prepared and better organised,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said, when asked about possibility of terrorists taking the sea route again to mount a similar attack on Republic of India.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said the the Indian Navy is now a potent multi-dimensional force, safeguarding Republic of India’s interests in the seas and that it is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge facing the country in the maritime domain.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba who is also chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee, said critical gaps and vulnerabilities in the country’s coastal infrastructure have been addressed, and that a robust surveillance network comprising 42 radar stations linked to a control centre headquartered Gurugram has been put in place.

“We now have a multi-layered security architecture for coastal security, involving the Coast Guard and the Navy,” Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said.

Hovercraft, speed boats to bolster Mumbai’s coastal security
Mumbai, November 25, 2018 19:18 IST
Updated: November 25, 2018 19:18 IST
Fishermen work as “eyes, ears and nose” of police.

Ten years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks which left 166 dead, Mumbai police is set to have a dedicated coastal fleet comprising hovercraft and intermediate support vessels to enhance the island city’s security.

Mumbai Police Commissioner told PTI that a “strong vigil” is being maintained by the coastal police to secure the coastline.

Two hovercraft are being procured to enable security personnel to reach inaccessible areas along the coastline, Mumbai Police Commissioner said. This will complement the existing fleet of speed boats and patrolling vessels, Mumbai Police Commissioner said.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said, “We are increasing our coastal strength by procuring new boats and intermediate support vessels. We have sent proposals for the same to government”.

“In the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, Mumbai police procured speed boats and amphibious boats for coastal patrolling and also set up marine police stations,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said.

The attack was carried by the 10 Pakistan Military Special Forces Unit who came to Mumbai by sea.

Coordination between state and central agencies, including the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, tasked with Indian coastal security, has been increased after the attack, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) said.

Another official said a post of Inspector General Coastal Security has been created. The incumbent will be the nodal officer for coordination with the agencies to guard the 720 km long coast line of Maharashtra, Another official said, adding 44 coastal police stations have been set up so far.

“Operation ‘Sagar Kavach’ was organised to boost the coordination between these agencies. We have also set up 91 check posts on highways connected to the coastline,” Another official said.

The agencies have regular security review meetings, another official said, adding the fishermen work as “eyes, ears and nose” of police and alert about suspicious activities in sea and along the coast.

Police have also created ‘Sagar Surakhsa Dal’, which has around 6,000 fishermen as members. They have saved around 50 people from drowning in sea this year, another official added.

Nov 26, 2018 17:24 IST

A Mumbai Police personnel pays tribute to martyrs of the 26/11 terror attacks on its tenth anniversary at the Martyrs’ Memorial, Police Gymkhana in Mumbai. On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by sea route and opened fire indiscriminately, killing 166, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores. (Kunal Patil / HT Photo)

rest in peace .

 

[Hindustani78]

Because most Christians from the Indian sub-continent are not descended from the British, and their culture also isn't that heavily influenced by theirs.

However, Muslims from northern India/Pakistan do have varying amounts of ancestry from the Muslim invaders, our culture has been heavily influenced by theirs, many of these Muslim invaders actually were native to the region, and we made up the bulk of their workforce.

Apples and oranges, can't be compared.

You mean Mongoli's

 

[PakSarzameen5823]

You mean Mongoli's

No I mean Muslims. They belonged to various different ethnic groups and fought for Islam as well as the benefit of the Ummah as a whole.

Don't remind him about what happened to his great-great-great-great-great grandparents.

Correction, YOUR great-great-great-great-great grandparents, not mine. Mine were the ones ruling over yours.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Pak needs to get ready for many more false flag terrorist acts since all other means to deter Pak have failed!!! Their top proxies - be it direct terrorists, politicians, media, bureaucrats etc. - are going down at an experiential rate...

Anyway, Pak is ready more than ever before to face them, and, hopefully, start to return the favors....

TIME, fortunately, has swung to the threshold to get into the Pak's side.....

 

[padamchen]

I believe Pakistan lost any chance of peace with this generation of Indians with 26/11.

More importantly, it brought our Muslims back to us. Firmly with the nation. No two thoughts about the enemy.

@Nilu Pule

Cheers, Doc