26/11 Mumbai attack witnesses’ reactions

Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani terrorist of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, was hanged at Pune’s Yerwada Jail today (Wednesday, 21st November 2012) morning at 7.30 am. Kasab, who was being kept at the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, was moved to the Yerwada jail on Sunday night. Maharashtra’s Home Minister RR Patil has confirmed the execution. Doctors present in the jail have also checked and confirmed that Ajmal Kasab is dead. Kasab’s mercy plea was rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee on November 05. As soon as the news came out people celebrate his death all over the country. Loksatta spoke to few witnesses who were at Leopold restaurant on 26/11 night. They shared their experiences with Loksatta, how the entire incidence took place and what they saw.