Doctor relives Taj Mahal terror

Dec 3 – One week after the Mumbai attacks a prominent Indian doctor has returned to the Taj Mahal hotel where he was trapped by gunmen for more than 20 hours.

Dr. P.N. Wasvani thought he would die after he became trapped in room 912 after treating a hotel guest.

Last Wednesday’s rampage on the Taj Mahal hotel, the luxury Trident-Oberoi hotel, a railway station, a Jewish centre and a café killed 183 people during three days.

Sonia Legg reports


Doctor relives Taj Mahal terror

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  1. How did he return to the Taj Mahal hotel?
  2. How long was the terror attack?
  3. Why was he at the hotel?
  4. Who was with him?
  5. Which floor did he retreat to?
  6. How did he contact the hotel management?
  7. What 4 things did they tell him to do?
  8. Who did he phone?
  9. How did he pass the 20 hours?
  10. What isn’t he looking forward to?

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