Today marks 12 years since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks when Indians watched in horror as a terrible nightmare unfolded before their eyes. Remembering the brave acts of the heroes and martyrs, industrialist Ratan Tata shared a moving post on Instagram.
In his post, the philanthropist spoke of the 'wanton destruction' that took place 12 years ago. He also celebrated the true spirit of Mumbai, the many 'acts of kindness' and the sacrifice of the bravest among us.?
The 82-year-old spoke of how Mumbaikars put aside all their differences and came together despite staring that nightmare in the face.
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'The wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago today will never be forgotten. But what is more memorable, is the way Mumbai as a diverse people came together, casting aside all differences, to vanquish the terrorism and destruction on that day,' Mr Tata's post read.
The post went on to read, 'Today, we certainly can mourn the ones we lost and honour the sacrifice of the brave who helped conquer the enemy, but what we must applaud, is the unity and the acts of kindness and sensitivity which we should cherish, and which hopefully, will continue to shine in the years ahead.'
The dastardly attacks on November 26, 2008, lasted four days and brought life in the city of Mumbai to a halt. A reported 300 people were injured and 166 killed when 10 terrorists launched simultaneous attacks in five locations in the city.
Mohammed Ajmal Kasab was caught and executed in November 2012. The other nine terrorists were killed during the attack.
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