Oberoi Is Fully Clear Says Mumbai Police Commissioner

Two terrorists have been shot dead at Oberoi Hotel and 24 dead bodies have been found, according to Mr. Hassan Ghafoor, Commioner of Police, Bombay.

"The hostages who were alive have been freed," he said.

But a room to room search is still on...and the death count could be higher.

The police commissioner confirms that the terrorists had also been using the telephones of the hostages.

Mr. Ghafoor has been part of the joint operation at the Oberoi-Trident and he has personally been present at the hotel throughout.

But he appealed to the people not to believe in rumors of any firing from other parts of the city.."Mumbai is fully safe."