Unholy terror dogs India's holy places

New Delhi: Friday's attack was another in a series of terror attacks on mosques and temples that have happened in last one year.

The blast at Hyderabad's Mecca mosque is certainly not a one off incident for the places of worship in India are now becoming extremely vulnerable.

On September 8, 2006, explosions rocked the textile town of Malegaon in Maharashtra on a Friday that coincided with the Shab-e-Barat festival.

The first bomb went off right at entrance of the Noorani Masjid in the heart of the town.

Two other blasts took place, one at the Mushaira Chowk and another at the graveyard. In all 38 people were killed and over 200 people injured.

April 14, 2006 was yet another black Friday, this time in India's most famous Mosque - Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

Jama Masjid was the site of a dual bomb attack on the day. Two low-intensity explosions left fourteen people, including two women, injured.

The first explosion took place as the devotees prepared for the Asar prayers. Minutes later, a second bomb exploded and more people were injured.

On March 7, 2007, twin bomb explosions rattle the temple town of Benaras. The first blast took place at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple that was crowded since the day was a Tuesday, which is considered auspicious by Hindus.

Another explosion took place near the Benaras Railway station. The attacks killed 20 people .

In spite of tight security measures, places of worship like mosques and temples, remain vulnerable to terror attacks. The presence of hundreds and thousands of people make them soft-targets.

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