It has been 13 years since the deadliest terror attack of 26/11 shook the entire nation and its horror memories still resonate in the hearts and minds of people.
On Friday, many Bollywood celebs including Akshay Kumar, Ranvir Shorey, Anupam Kher paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Mumbai attacks.
Akshay took to Instagram story and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the horrific incident. He wrote, “Remembering all those who lost their lives and loved ones. My heartfelt tribute to all the bravehearts who laid down their lives protecting our city.”
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has also featured in the film ‘Hotel Mumbai’, shared a video on his social media and condemned the terrorist attack.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, “Heartfelt tribute to all the innocent civilians lost in the barbaric 26/11 #MumbaiTerrorAttack & all our real heroes who laid down their lives.”
The terror attack was carried out by 10 gunmen who were believed to be linked to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Armed with automatic weapons and grenades, the terrorists targeted civilians at several places in the southern part of Mumbai, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, the popular Leopold Cafe, two hospitals and a theatre.
While most of the attacks ended within hours of the start at 9.30 pm on 26 November, terror continued to spread at the three places where the hostages were taken – Nariman House, where a Jewish outreach center was located, and the luxury Hotel Oberoi. Trident and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower.
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