terrorists took 40 british nationals and other foreigners hostage in mumbai
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In yesterdays terrorists attack on Mumbai, terrorists took at least 40 British nationals and other foreigners as hostage, report says
In Hotel Oberoi, Harish Manwani – Chairman of Hindustan Unilever, Nitin Paranjpe – CEO of Hindustan Unilever were trapped inside. Also the internal board members of the multinational giant were reported to be trapped at the Oberoi.
“They were talking about Britons and Americans specifically. They shot people completely unnecessarily,” said British national Alex Chamberlain, who works for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mumbai. He was in a restaurant at the Oberoi hotel when the terror strikes. [source]
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This is the statement being made on behalf of Hindustan Unilever Limited
We wish to confirm that the Unilever Group CEO Mr. Patrick Cescau, the Unilever CEO-elect Paul Polman and the HUL Management team including HUL Chairman, Mr. Harish Manwani and HUL CEO Mr Nitin Paranjpe, who were at the Taj Hotel (Mumbai) yesterday, had left the hotel last night (November 26th) itself and they are all safe and accounted for.
Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by these unfortunate events.
For any more clarifications do email at nimesh@windchimes.co.in