India

Over 650 killed in blasts in 8 years

IANS | Updated Sep 14, 2008 at 02:10am IST

New Delhi: Over 650 people have been killed in terror attacks in India in the past eight years. The following is a chronology of the major terror strikes in India.

  • New Delhi, Sepember 13, 2008: 20 people killed in five blasts across the city.
  • Ahmedabad, July 26, 2008: 57 people killed after 20-odd synchronised bombs went off within less than two hours.
  • Bangalore, July 25, 2008: One person killed.
  • Jaipur, May 13, 2008: 68 people killed in serial bombings.
  • Hyderabad, August 25, 2007: 42 people killed in two blasts.
  • Samjhauta Express, February 19, 2007: 66 people killed after two firebombs went off on the India-Pakistan friendship train.
  • Malegan, Maharashtra, Sep 8, 2006: 40 people killed in two blasts.
  • Mumbai, July 11, 2006: 209 people killed in seven blasts on suburban trains and stations.
  • Varanasi, March 7, 2006: 21 people killed in three blasts including one at a temple and another at a railway station.
  • New Delhi, October 29, 2005: 61 people killed in three blasts on the eve of Diwali.
  • Mumbai, August 25, 2003: 46 people killed in two blasts including one near the Gateway of India.
  • Gandhinagar, Sepember 24, 2002: 34 people killed in the attack on the Akshardham temple.

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