OPERATION BLACK TORNADO, MUMBAI
On 26 November 2008, a series of terrorist attacks by a number of Pakistan based terrorists armed with A K Rifles, grenades and IEDs at various locations in Mumbai to include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Leopold Cafe, Hotel Taj, Hotel Trident - Oberoi and Nariman House were carried out. it is popularly known as 26/11 terrorist attack.
National Security Guard was air lifted from New Delhi to Mumbai during the mid night of 26/27 November itself. Due to multiple locations being targeted by terrorists, Task Force was suitably split to engage all targets simultaneously, At Nariman House, Hotel Taj and Hotel Trident – Oberoi the troops entered through multiple entries/gates, while at Nariman House the troops were heli inserted. “Operation Black Tornado” was the code name given by National Security Guard to the operation. The operation was a perfect example of grit and determination of troops of National Security Guard during which eight hard core terrorists were neutralized.
.jpg)
0 टिप्पणियाँ