Nariman House
Also known as: Mumbai Chabad House
Summary
Mumbai Chabad House targeted in 2008 attacks; directors Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg killed.
Definition
The Nariman House was the Chabad House in Mumbai, India, directed by Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rivkah Holtzberg. It was a target of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, in which both directors were killed. The site had been reconnaissance'd by David Headley of Lashkar-e-Taiba, with handler Major Iqbal alleged. The Nariman House had been documented for exorbitant rent and late-night activity prior to the attack.
Background & History
Chabad House in Mumbai
Operational Role in the Network
Chabad outreach center; 2008 attack target
Documented Actions & Evidence
Mumbai attack
Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rivkah Holtzberg killed during 2008 Mumbai attacks. David Headley of Lashkar-e-Taiba conducted reconnaissance; handler Major Iqbal alleged.
Timeline
Nariman House attacked during Mumbai attacks; Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and Rivkah Holtzberg killed
David Headley (Lashkar-e-Taiba) conducted reconnaissance of the site; documented exorbitant rent and late-night activity
Aliases & Alternative Names
Primary Sources
- FINDINGS FROM research-prompts4.md.pdf (R4-P2)
- Mumbai attack investigation records