Contrary to earlier media reports the crisis in Mumbai remains unresolved. 21h50 AFP reporting - Commandos have rescued 39 people trapped inside the Oberoi/Trident hotel and "mopping-up operations" go on, quoting Indian police.
21h16 An AFP correspondent hears two "loud explosions" near the Jewish centre in Mumbai where militants are believed to be still holed up. "The blasts were heard coming from an area inside Nariman House," the correspondent adds. This from Australia Broadcasting – updated 50 mins ago Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says around 26 Australians may be trapped in Mumbai hotels as the fighting between terrorists and Indian commandos continues at locations around the city. Speaking in London this morning, Mr Smith said he was unable to confirm reports that a second Australian had died in the coordinated attacks, which claimed more than 125 lives. But the Federal Government says eye-witness reports suggest that a second Australian has been killed. Indian security officials say they have almost completed their operation to reclaim the five-star Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and have killed the last three militants who were holed up there. Survivors told how their rooms were rocked by grenade blasts, but they were rescued by commandos who went from room to room with a master key to free those who had been stranded for almost 24 hours. But commandos are continuing their operation to flush out terrorists at the city's Oberoi-Trident hotel, where scores of people are still believed to be trapped. Mr Smith says officials are still trying to get in touch with other Australians believed to still be inside the Taj and the Oberoi. "The situation and events continue to unfold. It is very difficult to be precise, but we fear as many as 25, 26 Australians could be in the hotels," he said. "We do know that a number of Australians have got out of the hotel, a small number, so it is very difficult to be precise." Already one Australian, Sydney businessman Brett Gilbert Taylor, has been confirmed dead. Be well. Practice big medicine. Hal Hal Newman Managing Partner, TEMS T: 514-697-1470 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TEMS www.tems.ca Information confidentielle : Le présent message, ainsi que tout fichier qui y est joint, est envoyé à l'intention exclusive de son ou de ses destinataires; il est de nature confidentielle et peut constituer une information privilégiée. Toute autre utilisation de ce message et de tout fichier qui y est joint est strictement interdite. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire prévu, veuillez en aviser immédiatement l'expéditeur par retour de courriel et supprimer ce message et tout document joint de votre système. Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s), are confidential, and may be privileged. Any other use of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, and delete this message and any attachments from your system. -- Posted By Breaking News to Break News at 11/28/2008 01:05:00 AM
