<p>India said on Thursday that it will keep the global spotlight "firmly" on cross-border terrorism and on the epicentre of the global menace, in an apparent reference to Pakistan on the 12th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>.<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar applauded the courage of India's security forces for continuing to defend the country "so resolutely".</p>.<p>"Will keep the global spotlight firmly on the menace of cross-border terrorism against India. And on the epicentre of global terrorism," he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Jaishankar is currently visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He arrived here on Wednesday night on the second leg of his six-day three-nation tour to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Seychelles, which began on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/national/india-uae-discuss-cooperation-in-post-covid-19-era-920053.html" target="_blank">India, UAE discuss cooperation in post-Covid-19 era</a></strong></p>.<p>The visit is seen as important as it comes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc across the world.</p>.<p>"12 years since the horrific 26/11 #MumbaiTerrorAttacks. Pay my homage to its victims. Applaud the courage of our security forces, who continue to defend our nation so resolutely," he said.</p>.<p>On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went into a rampage, carrying out coordinated attacks on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian sea.</p>.<p>Over 166 people, including 28 foreigners from 10 nations, were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault that sent shock waves across the country and even brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war.</p>.<p>In November 2012, Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman among the Pakistani group, was hanged to death in Yerawada Jail in Pune.</p>.<p>India has been pressing Pakistan to punish those involved in the dastardly attacks. But the trial of the accused, including Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, in the attacks has made little headway so far.</p>.<p>Following the attacks, India has been consistently highlighting the threat of cross border terrorism and how Pakistan has been sheltering and providing support to various terror groups. </p>
<p>India said on Thursday that it will keep the global spotlight "firmly" on cross-border terrorism and on the epicentre of the global menace, in an apparent reference to Pakistan on the 12th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>.<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar applauded the courage of India's security forces for continuing to defend the country "so resolutely".</p>.<p>"Will keep the global spotlight firmly on the menace of cross-border terrorism against India. And on the epicentre of global terrorism," he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Jaishankar is currently visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He arrived here on Wednesday night on the second leg of his six-day three-nation tour to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Seychelles, which began on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/national/india-uae-discuss-cooperation-in-post-covid-19-era-920053.html" target="_blank">India, UAE discuss cooperation in post-Covid-19 era</a></strong></p>.<p>The visit is seen as important as it comes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc across the world.</p>.<p>"12 years since the horrific 26/11 #MumbaiTerrorAttacks. Pay my homage to its victims. Applaud the courage of our security forces, who continue to defend our nation so resolutely," he said.</p>.<p>On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went into a rampage, carrying out coordinated attacks on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre, after they sneaked into India's financial capital using the sea route in the Arabian sea.</p>.<p>Over 166 people, including 28 foreigners from 10 nations, were killed in the nearly 60-hour assault that sent shock waves across the country and even brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war.</p>.<p>In November 2012, Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman among the Pakistani group, was hanged to death in Yerawada Jail in Pune.</p>.<p>India has been pressing Pakistan to punish those involved in the dastardly attacks. But the trial of the accused, including Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, in the attacks has made little headway so far.</p>.<p>Following the attacks, India has been consistently highlighting the threat of cross border terrorism and how Pakistan has been sheltering and providing support to various terror groups. </p>