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Gunmen 'still holed up in Mumbai' Gunmen 'still holed up in Mumbai'
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Some 10-12 gunmen are holed up at three sites in Mumbai almost 24 hours after a series of devastating attacks in the city, an Indian general has said. Some 10-12 gunmen were holed up at three sites in Mumbai nearly 24 hours after a series of devastating attacks in the city, an Indian general said.
Maj Gen RK Hooda said people had locked themselves into their rooms in one hotel targeted, but that gunmen did not appear to be holding hostages there. Maj Gen RK Hooda said police were evacuating people from rooms in one hotel targeted, but that gunmen did not appear to be holding hostages there.
Earlier, a fire had broken out at the hotel, the Oberoi-Trident.Earlier, a fire had broken out at the hotel, the Oberoi-Trident.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed to track down the attackers. At least 110 people have been killed.Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed to track down the attackers. At least 110 people have been killed.
Another 300 people were injured when gunmen targeted at least seven sites in Mumbai late on Wednesday.Another 300 people were injured when gunmen targeted at least seven sites in Mumbai late on Wednesday.
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Elite commandos have been trying to free hostages at the Oberoi-Trident and another luxury hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace, where dozens of people have reportedly remained trapped or held hostage. Elite commandos have freed some hostages at the Oberoi-Trident and another luxury hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace, where dozens of people had been reportedly trapped or held hostage.
Earlier, a home ministry official said there might be 20-30 people being held hostage at the Oberoi-Trident. Owners said some 200 people were trapped in the hotel. A home ministry official said earlier there might be 20-30 people being held hostage at the Oberoi-Trident. Owners said some 200 people were trapped in the hotel.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "Whatever measures are necessary"India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "Whatever measures are necessary"
Police earlier said hostages had been freed from another luxury hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace, but explosions and gunfire were still being heard by witnesses outside. But Maj Gen Hooda said he did not think there were any hostages there, and 39 people had been rescued.
A third stand-off continues at a Jewish centre, where an Israeli rabbi and his family are believed to have been taken hostage. "When the search was carried out from room to room these were the people, they had locked themselves into the rooms," he said.
Explosions and gunfire were still being heard by witnesses outside the Taj Mahal hotel.
A third stand-off was continuing at a Jewish centre, where an Israeli rabbi and his family are believed to have been taken hostage.
One militant reportedly phoned local TV from the centre offering to negotiate over the release of hostages.One militant reportedly phoned local TV from the centre offering to negotiate over the release of hostages.
In other developments:
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  • The Indian navy said it was searching ships off the west coast following reports that gunmen had arrived in Mumbai by boat
  • The UK Foreign Office said a British national had died; a German, a Japanese man and an Italian are also among the dead
  • The Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba, which has been blamed for past bombings in India, denied any role in the attacks
 Israel's embassy in New Delhi said at least 10 Israeli nationals were trapped or being held hostage in Mumbai.
In other developments:
· The Indian navy said it was searching ships off the west coast following reports that gunmen had arrived in Mumbai by boat
· The UK Foreign Office said a British national, Andreas Liveras had died; a German, a Japanese man and an Italian are also among the dead
· The Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba, which has been blamed for past bombings in India, denied any role in the attacks
In a televised address, Mr Singh said the government "will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the safety and security of our citizens".In a televised address, Mr Singh said the government "will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the safety and security of our citizens".
He said the attackers were based "outside the country" and that India would not tolerate "neighbours" who provide a haven to militants targeting it.He said the attackers were based "outside the country" and that India would not tolerate "neighbours" who provide a haven to militants targeting it.
He described the attacks as "well-planned and well-orchestrated... intended to create a sense of panic by choosing high profile targets and indiscriminately killing foreigners". MUMBAI ATTACKS Attacks leave India reelingIn pictures: Mumbai attacksAre you in the area? He described the attacks as "well-planned and well-orchestrated... intended to create a sense of panic by choosing high profile targets and indiscriminately killing foreigners". MUMBAI ATTACKS Attacks leave India reelingIn pictures: Mumbai attacksAre you in the area?
The perpetrators were "based outside the country", he said, adding that they "had come with single-minded determination to create havoc in the commercial capital of the country".
India has complained in the past that attacks on its soil have been carried out by groups based in Pakistan, although relations between the two countries have improved in recent years and Pakistani leaders were swift to condemn the latest attacks.India has complained in the past that attacks on its soil have been carried out by groups based in Pakistan, although relations between the two countries have improved in recent years and Pakistani leaders were swift to condemn the latest attacks.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in New Delhi for talks, said no-one should be blamed until investigations were finished. Maj Gen Hooda said authorities had intercepted conversations between some of the attackers speaking in Punjabi, an apparent reference to Pakistan-based militants.
Earlier reports said the attackers spoke Hindi, indicating they were from India.
But Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in New Delhi for talks, said no-one should be blamed until investigations were finished.
"Our experience in the past tells us that we should not jump to conclusions," he told Dawn television."Our experience in the past tells us that we should not jump to conclusions," he told Dawn television.
Amid international condemnation of the attacks, US President George W Bush telephoned Mr Singh to offer his condolences and support.Amid international condemnation of the attacks, US President George W Bush telephoned Mr Singh to offer his condolences and support.
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In the attacks late on Wednesday night gunmen, using grenades and automatic weapons, targeted at least seven sites including the city's main commuter train station, a hospital and a restaurant popular with tourists.In the attacks late on Wednesday night gunmen, using grenades and automatic weapons, targeted at least seven sites including the city's main commuter train station, a hospital and a restaurant popular with tourists.
Police say 14 police officers, 81 Indian nationals and six foreigners have been killed.Police say 14 police officers, 81 Indian nationals and six foreigners have been killed.
Four suspected terrorists have also been killed and nine arrested, they add.Four suspected terrorists have also been killed and nine arrested, they add.
State police chief AN Roy earlier told local television that hostages held by the gunmen at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel - one of Mumbai's most famous hotels - had been freed.State police chief AN Roy earlier told local television that hostages held by the gunmen at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel - one of Mumbai's most famous hotels - had been freed.
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People escaping from the Taj Mahal Palace hotelPeople escaping from the Taj Mahal Palace hotel
Witnesses said civilians could be seen running from the hotel, some with suitcases. Ambulances were also reported to be arriving.Witnesses said civilians could be seen running from the hotel, some with suitcases. Ambulances were also reported to be arriving.
But the BBC's Mark Dummett, outside the Taj Mahal, says the situation has since become very confused, with the sounds of explosions and gunfire being heard from within the hotel, suggesting the siege is not yet over. But the BBC's Mark Dummett, outside the Taj Mahal, said the situation had since become very confused, with the sounds of explosions and gunfire being heard from within the hotel, suggesting the siege is not yet over.
Earlier in the day, Indian commandos had been seen entering the hotels but there was little detail on the operation.
Meanwhile, the bosses of the Oberoi-Trident hotel say some 200 guests may still trapped in their rooms.
Earlier eyewitness reports from the hotels suggested the attackers were singling out British and American passport holders.Earlier eyewitness reports from the hotels suggested the attackers were singling out British and American passport holders.
If the reports are true, our security correspondent Frank Gardner says it implies an Islamist motive - attacks inspired or co-ordinated by al-Qaeda.If the reports are true, our security correspondent Frank Gardner says it implies an Islamist motive - attacks inspired or co-ordinated by al-Qaeda.
A claim of responsibility has been made by a previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen. Our correspondent says it could be a hoax or assumed name for another group.A claim of responsibility has been made by a previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen. Our correspondent says it could be a hoax or assumed name for another group.
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