Prez Murmu pay homage to civilians, security personnel martyred '26/11 Mumbai attacks'

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to protect the public during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and said that the nation will always remember their supreme sacrifice.

The 26/11 attacks, also known as the 2008 Mumbai attacks, were a series of 12 coordinated terrorist attacks that took place from November 26 to 29 and were carried out by 10 members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror organisation.

A total of 175 people died, including nine out of the 10 attackers, 26 foreign nationals



and 20 security force personnel. One of the attackers, Ajmal Kasab, was captured alive and later executed.

In a post on X, President Murmu said, “On the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, I pay my humble tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the people of our country. 

The nation remembers their supreme sacrifice with gratitude. Let us reaffirm our commitment to combat terrorism in all forms. Let us move forward together on the path of progress with a resolve to build a stronger and more prosperous India.”