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Cama Hospital of Mumbai came under gunfire during the Mumbai terrorist attacks of November 26, 2008. Twitter users and international news outlets reported that a possible hostage situation was developing in the hospital. Unconfirmed reports also mentioned as many as five dead members of the hospital staff.Twitter: BreakingNewz Profile Status (November 26, 2008)
Two men dressed in black entered the Cama hospital about 10:15 pm on Wednesday, November 26 and began firing indiscriminately. At least three Cama employees and two police were killed. Indian commandos stormed the hospital in the morning hours of November 27, 2008, successfully taking the building by 3:30 am.Economic Times: Panic-stricken patients walk out of Cama hospital (November 28, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- A standoff developed between police and terroristsCNN: Commandos tackle besieged Mumbai hotels (November 27, 2008)
- Gunfire reported inside the building
- Deccan Mujahideen claim responsibility for attacks
- Hospital is near Mumbai Police HeadquartersDeccan Herald: Mumbai terror kills 65 (November 26, 2008)
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Hostage Situations
On November 27, 2008, CNN's Indian sister station reported that the standoff between terrorists and police at the hospital had been resolved. However, It remained unconfirmed how many, if any, hospital patients or staff were among the reported 125 dead and 327 wounded. As of approximately 4:00 p.m. EST, a standoff continued at the Chabad House Jewish center remained unresolved. All hostages that were being held at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel had reportedly been released.CNN: Commandos tackle besieged Mumbai hotels (November 27, 2008) -
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