Clinton looked sombre as she wrote: 'And both (people) can be grateful and proud of the heroism of brave men and women whose courage saved lives and prevented greater harm on 26/11 and 9/11.

'Now it is up to all nations and people who seek peace and progress to work together. Let us rid the world of hatred and extremism that produces such nihilistic violence. Our future deserves no less.

'With profound sympathy and resolve. Hillary Rodham Clinton.'

Some 170 people were killed and many more wounded when 10 terrorists sneaked into Mumbai by the sea after sailing from Pakistan. They attacked several targets. Nine of them were killed and one is in prison here.