2008 Mumbai attacks

A series of coordinated terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India, from 26 to 29 November 2008, carried out by members of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Lashkar-e-Taiba: A Pakistan-based Islamist militant organization founded in the late 1980s. Members of this organization carried out the attacks.
India–Pakistan relations: The political and diplomatic relationship between the neighboring states of India and Pakistan. The attacks intensified longstanding tensions between the two countries.
India–Pakistan crisis of 2008: A diplomatic and security crisis between India and Pakistan following the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. The attacks prompted accusations, heightened military concern, and intense diplomatic pressure.
Leopold Cafe: A historic restaurant in Mumbai’s Colaba district, founded in 1871. Attackers opened fire at the crowded cafe early in the assault.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: A major railway station in Mumbai, formerly known as Victoria Terminus. Gunmen attacked passengers at this station on 26 November.
Kashmir conflict: A territorial and political conflict centered on the Kashmir region, principally involving India and Pakistan. Lashkar-e-Taiba developed within the militant politics surrounding Kashmir.
Mumbai Police: The police force responsible for law enforcement in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The force faced scrutiny over preparedness, equipment, and command during the assault.
Oberoi Trident: A hotel complex in Mumbai comprising the Oberoi and Trident hotels. Gunmen seized the complex and held hostages during the siege.
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel: A landmark luxury hotel in Mumbai overlooking the Arabian Sea. Attackers held hostages and fought security forces inside the hotel.
Hafiz Saeed: A Pakistani Islamist militant leader who co-founded Lashkar-e-Taiba. His leadership links the organization to the attacks’ broader militant network.

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Dawood IbrahimCompared with: They are often conflated with the 1993 bombings, but involved a different operation and perpetrators.