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.

NDTV reports that army commandos have just initiated action against the terrorists holed up at the Taj and the Oberoi Trident hotels. The police are providing cover from behind while the army commandos forge ahead. The terrorists are apparently armed with grenades and AK-47s with dual-magazines.

Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte, Anti Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare and feared encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar have been killed in the firing while battling the terrorists at various affected locations across South Mumbai.

R.I.P.