2011 Mumbai bombings

2011 Mumbai bombings
2011 Mumbai bombings is located in Mumbai
Opera House
Opera House
Zaveri Bazaar
Zaveri Bazaar
Dadar
Dadar
Locations of the incidents in the Opera House, Zaveri Bazaar and Dadar counties of Mumbai
LocationOpera House
Zaveri Bazaar
Dadar
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates18°58′N 72°49′E / 18.96°N 72.82°E / 18.96; 72.82 (2011 Mumbai bombings)
Date13 July 2011
18:54 – 19:06 IST[1] (UTC+05:30)
Attack type
Improvised explosive devices
Deaths26[2][3]
Injured130[4]
PerpetratorsIndian Mujahideen
A "wanted" poster featuring the 2 primary suspects behind the attacks.

The 2011 Mumbai bombings, also known as 13/7, were a series of three coordinated bomb explosions at different locations in Mumbai, India, on 13 July 2011 between 18:54 and 19:06 IST.[5] The blasts occurred at the Opera House, at Zaveri Bazaar and at Dadar West localities,[6] leaving 26 killed and 130 injured.[2][3][4] Indian Mujahideen is believed to have carried out the attack with the personal involvement of its co-founder Yasin Bhatkal.[7]

Investigations began swiftly, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) probing the incidents. Initial findings suggested the use of sophisticated ammonium nitrate-based explosives. Authorities scrutinized CCTV footage, leading to the arrest of suspects linked to the Indian Mujahideen. The investigation revealed a complex network involving local and international operatives. The aftermath saw heightened security measures and calls for improved emergency communication infrastructure. The attacks drew widespread domestic and international condemnation, with leaders and organizations expressing solidarity with India and urging justice for the victims.

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  7. ^ "Incident Summary for GTDID: 201107130009". Global Terrorism Database. Retrieved 19 August 2022.