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| India marking Mumbai anniversary | India marking Mumbai anniversary |
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| Ceremonies are being held in Mumbai to mark the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the Indian city by militants. | Ceremonies are being held in Mumbai to mark the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the Indian city by militants. |
| A police parade, the inauguration of a memorial, and a candle-lit prayer service are among the events. | A police parade, the inauguration of a memorial, and a candle-lit prayer service are among the events. |
| The attacks, which began on 26 November 2008 and lasted nearly three days, left 174 people dead, including nine gunmen. | The attacks, which began on 26 November 2008 and lasted nearly three days, left 174 people dead, including nine gunmen. |
| The only surviving attacker, Pakistani Muhammed Ajmal Qasab, is currently facing trial in India. | The only surviving attacker, Pakistani Muhammed Ajmal Qasab, is currently facing trial in India. |
| On Wednesday, a court in Pakistan charged seven people in connection with the attacks, including alleged mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi - head of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. | On Wednesday, a court in Pakistan charged seven people in connection with the attacks, including alleged mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi - head of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. |
| The Mumbai gunmen staged co-ordinated attacks at a number of sites, including the CST railway station, two luxury hotels and the Nariman House Jewish community centre. | The Mumbai gunmen staged co-ordinated attacks at a number of sites, including the CST railway station, two luxury hotels and the Nariman House Jewish community centre. |
| 'Points of light' | 'Points of light' |
| Ceremonies marking the anniversary began on Wednesday, with groups around the city holding vigils. | Ceremonies marking the anniversary began on Wednesday, with groups around the city holding vigils. |
| MUMBAI ATTACKS Gunmen targeted several high profile sites in south MumbaiTotal death toll of 174, including nine gunmenIndia says attacks planned in Pakistan by Lashkar-e-Taiba Single surviving attacker currently on trial in Mumbai | MUMBAI ATTACKS Gunmen targeted several high profile sites in south MumbaiTotal death toll of 174, including nine gunmenIndia says attacks planned in Pakistan by Lashkar-e-Taiba Single surviving attacker currently on trial in Mumbai |
| In southern Mumbai, diplomats and local faith leaders attended a service at a synagogue, where candles were lit for the victims. | In southern Mumbai, diplomats and local faith leaders attended a service at a synagogue, where candles were lit for the victims. |
| Six people were killed in the attack on the Jewish Chabad Lubavitch community centre, including its rabbi, Gavriel Holtzberg, and his pregnant wife, Rivki. | Six people were killed in the attack on the Jewish Chabad Lubavitch community centre, including its rabbi, Gavriel Holtzberg, and his pregnant wife, Rivki. |
| Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, head of a relief fund for the victims at the centre, spoke of the community's resolve. | Rabbi Avraham Berkowitz, head of a relief fund for the victims at the centre, spoke of the community's resolve. |
| "We will turn the horrific memories of a year ago into thousands of points of light and we will continue with faith in God that He will protect us," he said. | "We will turn the horrific memories of a year ago into thousands of points of light and we will continue with faith in God that He will protect us," he said. |
| Dozens of people painted slogans on a wall in southern Mumbai, where the attacks were concentrated. | |
| One read "We want to make sure 26-11 is not just forgotten." | |
| Police rehearsed for Thursday's parade using camouflaged armoured vehicles and bright yellow boats. | Police rehearsed for Thursday's parade using camouflaged armoured vehicles and bright yellow boats. |
| Security forces were criticised over their handling of the attack, and have been using the anniversary to demonstrate improvements - including the launch of an anti-terrorism commando unit. | Security forces were criticised over their handling of the attack, and have been using the anniversary to demonstrate improvements - including the launch of an anti-terrorism commando unit. |
| On Wednesday, a small group of people who were gathered for a vigil outside the Taj Mahal Hotel - one of the attackers' targets - called for more police reform. | On Wednesday, a small group of people who were gathered for a vigil outside the Taj Mahal Hotel - one of the attackers' targets - called for more police reform. |
| On Thursday, a candle-lit prayer service is planned at the Gateway of India monument, near the hotel. | On Thursday, a candle-lit prayer service is planned at the Gateway of India monument, near the hotel. |
| Services are also being held at other sites of attacks, including CST and Nariman House. | Services are also being held at other sites of attacks, including CST and Nariman House. |
| The attacks led India to suspend peace talks with Pakistan. In July Indian PM Manmohan Singh said talks would not restart until the Mumbai attacks suspects were brought to justice. | The attacks led India to suspend peace talks with Pakistan. In July Indian PM Manmohan Singh said talks would not restart until the Mumbai attacks suspects were brought to justice. |
| Following Pakistan's announcement on Wednesday of charges, he said he welcomed "every step" by Pakistan to rein in the attackers. | Following Pakistan's announcement on Wednesday of charges, he said he welcomed "every step" by Pakistan to rein in the attackers. |