14 years of 26/11: PM Modi pays tribute to victims of 'biggest terror attack'

New Delhi, November 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, defining the incident "biggest terror attack" carried out by "enemies of humanity."

"Today is the anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks. 14 years back, when India was celebrating its Constitution and citizens' rights, enemies of humanity carried out the biggest terror attack on India. I pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack," PM Modi said.

At least 174 people were killed in the terror attacks carried out by 10 gunmen from the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, including 20 security personnel and 26 foreign nationals, and over 300 others were injured.

Terrorists wielding automatic weapons and hand grenades attacked civilians at a number of locations in the southern part of Mumbai, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji railway station, the popular Leopold Cafe, two hospitals, and a theatre.

While the majority of the attacks ended within a few hours of starting at around 9.30 p.m. on November 26, the terror continued to unfold at three locations where hostages were taken - the Nariman House, which housed a Jewish outreach centre, and the luxury hotels Oberoi Trident and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower.