International Breaking News

New Delhi: The Indian government on Wednesday hanged Ajmal Kasab till death, the only gunmen captured alive from 26/11 Mumbai attacks that killed about 166 people.

Kasab was hanged to death at 7:30 am Indian Standard Time (IST) in Yerwada jail of Pune, seventh largest metropolis in India, media reports.

Earlier this month, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee rejected his mercy plea.

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab was alleged of waging a war against the Indian State, involved in the 60-hour siege of Mumbai, attacks on the railway station, luxury hotels and a Jewish cultural centre.