If anyone wants to get in touch with someone in Mumbai to check on their well-being, there is a concerted effort being made on the Mumbai Help blog.

Update [27/11/2008 1150 hrs] I am tweeting regular updates on the terror attacks here. You can also follow the #mumbai on twitter. It’s one of the best sources of news/information on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, updated multiple times every second.

Update [28/11/2008 0010 hrs] The list of casualties and injured is being maintained here.

It is becoming pretty clear that the latest terrorist attack on Mumbai is primarily aimed at posh hotels with a view to hold western guests hostage, thus commanding the attention of the Western world. CNN-IBN reported that there were reports of terrorists specifically rounding up American and other western tourists to hold them hostage. That could throw a spanner in the works of the police/commandos planning commando action against the terrorists holed up in those hotels.