11-27-2008, 11:14 PM
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pioneer.com
PTI | Mumbai
Terrorists who have caused mayhem in the metropolis are not run-of-the-mill militants as believed earlier, but are "highly-trained and highly-motivated professionals".
This was the observation of the elite Marcos Naval Commandos which had the first confrontation with the terrorists at the city's landmark Taj Hotel.
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"The terrorists are highly trained, motivated with where with all to mount a prolonged campaign," </b>Vice-Admiral JS Bedi, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command said here.
He said that these observations were conveyed to him by his Marcos commandos.
<b>In the operations, Marcos seized stun grenades, hand grenades and other
sophisticated ammunitions and ATM cards, plus US dollars from the terrorists.</b>
<b>The terrorists were also found to be carrying huge loads of almonds, which can be used as food in long siege. </b>
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pioneer.com
PTI | Mumbai
Terrorists who have caused mayhem in the metropolis are not run-of-the-mill militants as believed earlier, but are "highly-trained and highly-motivated professionals".
This was the observation of the elite Marcos Naval Commandos which had the first confrontation with the terrorists at the city's landmark Taj Hotel.
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"The terrorists are highly trained, motivated with where with all to mount a prolonged campaign," </b>Vice-Admiral JS Bedi, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command said here.
He said that these observations were conveyed to him by his Marcos commandos.
<b>In the operations, Marcos seized stun grenades, hand grenades and other
sophisticated ammunitions and ATM cards, plus US dollars from the terrorists.</b>
<b>The terrorists were also found to be carrying huge loads of almonds, which can be used as food in long siege. </b>
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