Indian hotel seige over says official

11-28-2008 | AP

After a night of terror commandos rescue hostages and kill gunmen

Panama Star MUMBAI, INDIA. A state official says the siege has ended Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel and the last three gunmen there have been killed

An official with the Maharashtra state home department, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said there were no further details

A state official also said eight hostages have been freed from the Mumbai headquarters of a Jewish outreach group

At least 119 people were killed and 288 injured when suspected Islamic militants attacked 10 sites in Mumbai

Black-clad Indian commandoes raided two luxury hotels to try to free hostages Thursday, and explosions and gunshots shook India's financial capital a day after the attacks

About 10 to 12 gunmen remained holed up inside the hotels and a Jewish center, a top Indian general said. The remaining gunmen appeared to have been killed or captured, Maj. Gen. R.K. Hooda told New Delhi Television

Authorities said 119 people died and 288 were injured when suspected Islamic militants — armed with assault rifles, hand grenades and explosives — launched a highly coordinated attack against 10 sites in the city Wednesday night

Officials said eight militants were also killed

Hostages trickled out of the hotels throughout the day, witnesses said many bodies remained inside.

The attackers had specifically targeted Britons and Americans inside the hotels, witnesses said.

An unknown Islamic group claimed responsibility for the attack.