Mumbai remembers 26/11 martyrs

As many as 166 people lost their lives and more than 300 were injured after 10 terrorists from Pakistan launched simultaneous attacks in several parts of Mumbai November 26, 2008

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Wednesday paid floral tributes at the police headquarters to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

In their messages on the 17th anniversary of the attacks that claimed 166 lives, President Droupadi Murmu asked all citizens to reaffirm their commitment to combat terrorism, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah underlined the Narendra Modi government's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and state minister Ashish Shelar also paid tributes at the martyrs' memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner's Office in south Mumbai. Maharashtra Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and other officials were also present.

Family members of the policemen who lost their lives during the terror attack also paid homage to the fallen heroes on the occasion.

In his message in Hindi on X, Union minister Shah said terrorism is not a curse for just one country, but for the entire human race.