Lo Hwei Yen was a 28-year-old attorney from Singapore, who was one of the people taken hostage at the Oberoi Hotel during the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Singapore's Foreign Ministry confirmed on November 28, 2008, that Lo Hwei Yen was killed. Authorities in India said her body was found on the 19th floor of the hotel.The Straight Times: Sporean Hostage Killed (November 28, 2008)
Press Statement
"We are deeply saddened to have to inform you that the Singaporean who was held hostage since 27 November 2008 was a casualty.
Our team in Mumbai confirmed this at 2135 hours, Singapore time. A positive identification was made by the husband, accompanied by our High Commissioner. We would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Lo Hoei Yen.
This is a tragedy for all Singaporeans. We have been in touch with her father-in-law and one of her aunts to convey this tragic news. Our officials in Mumbai are currently with her husband and another aunt."The Online Citizen: Breaking News: Singaporean Held Hostage at Mumbai's (November 28, 2008)—Singapore Foreign Affairs
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28 years old in 2008
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Attorney
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Traveled to Mumbai, India to attend a business seminar
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Was in the Oberoi Hotel at the time of the terrorist attacks
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On November 27, an Indian news channel reported that terrorists had a Singaporean woman at gunpoint and forced her to relay a message to Singapore diplomatsThe Straight Times: Sporean Hostage Safe (November 28, 2008)
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Terrorist's message was to authorities in Mumbai; refrain from acting against them, or they would kill herThe Straight Times: Sporean Hostage Safe (November 28, 2008)
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Body found on the 19th floor of the Oberoi HotelThe Straight Times: Sporean Hostage Killed (November 28, 2008)
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Said to be the first Singaporean victim of the Mumbai terror attacksThe Straight Times: Sporean Hostage Killed (November 28, 2008)
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