Updated: Wed, Nov 26, 2025 22:24 (IST) Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to the martyrs on the 17th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks and called terrorism a curse on humanity. President Draupadi Murmu and other leaders also paid tributes to the martyrs. Amit Shah reiterated the Modi government’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. The US embassy said that Rana’s extradition is an important step in providing justice to the victims. Amit Shah paid tribute to the martyrs of Mumbai attacks. Digital Desk, New Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tributes to the martyrs who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attacks on the 17th anniversary of the attack, saying that terrorism is not just a curse for one country but for the entire humanity. Modi government has zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. Remove Ads Read Only News On this occasion, President Draupadi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other leaders also paid tributes to the martyrs. Amit Shah paid tribute to the martyrs. Shah wrote on X: ‘I salute the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives while bravely facing the Mumbai terror attack and pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in this cowardly attack. Modi government’s policy of zero tolerance against terrorism is clear, which is appreciated by the entire world and lends wide support to India’s anti-terrorism operations. Let us tell you that on November 26, 2008, 10 terrorists from Pakistan simultaneously attacked different parts of Mumbai, killing 166 people and injuring more than 300. Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists entered the city by sea route and attacked important sites like Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Nariman House. President reiterates commitment against terrorism President Draupadi Murmu also remembered the martyrs on the occasion and said that on the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks I salute the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the people of our country. He said the nation remembers his supreme sacrifice with gratitude. Murmu said, ‘Come! Let’s show our commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms. Come! Let us move forward together on the path of progress with the intention of building a strong and prosperous India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid floral tributes at police headquarters to those who sacrificed their lives against terrorists during 26/11. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and External Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar also paid tributes at the martyr’s memorial on the premises of the police commissioner’s office in south Mumbai. On this occasion, the families of the policemen who lost their lives in the terrorist attack also paid tribute to the martyrs. On the occasion of the anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, NatStrat, a think-tank, on Wednesday also released a document containing information on major cross-border terror attacks between 1947 and 2025. Tributes were also paid to ASI Tukaram who fought terrorists with sticks. On Wednesday, many people also paid floral tributes at ‘Prerna Sthal’, the statue of ASI Tukaram Omble, who fought terrorists with sticks at Girgaum Chowpatty and was tortured while capturing terrorist Ajmal Kasab. Many people also paid their respects at CSMT, Cama and Albless hospitals and other places. In the evening, the National Security Guard (NSG) organized a program at the Gateway of India, which was attended by the citizens of Mumbai as well as the family members of the victims. Rana’s extradition an important step towards justice for the victims In a post on Twitter, the US embassy said it stands in solidarity with the victims of the attacks and their families. It said the US has long supported India’s efforts to bring those responsible for these attacks to justice. The embassy also said the US extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India this year for his role in planning the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of several people, including six US citizens. The US Embassy said: ‘Rana’s extradition is an important step in bringing justice to the victims and their families killed in these horrific attacks. Remembering the victims of 26/11, we are determined to continue the fight against acts of terrorism in cooperation with the Government of India to ensure the safety of our citizens. Israel’s Consulate General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, said that his country and India are not only fighting against terrorists, but also the false narrative in which the attackers portray themselves as victims. (With inputs from news agency PTI)