People run to help an injured man after a bomb blast in a commercial area in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. A coordinated series of explosions struck crowded shopping areas across the Indian capital Saturday evening, killing at least 10 people and wounding at least 61, officials said. A Muslim militant group claimed responsibility for the explosions. (AP Photo/Gurinder Osan)Bombs Claimed By Muslim Militants Kill 18 In India
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NEW DELHI - A series of bombs exploded at a park and crowded shopping areas across India's capital Saturday evening, killing at least 18 people and wounding dozens. Muslim extremists claimed to be behind the latest in a recent wave of attacks that has killed more than 100.
The bombs were clearly timed for maximum bloodshed and panic. Placed in jammed shopping districts, the explosives began to go off just before sundown — prime time for weekend shoppers in crowded, chaotic New Delhi — sending thousands fleeing in fear.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil said at least 18 people died in five explosions, but some media reports put the death toll as high as 25. Mayor Arti Mehra said at least 61 more suffered wounds.
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22 dead, scores injured in New Delhi bomb blasts -- AFP
Five bombs explode in Indian capital -- Swiss Info
Bombs tarnish India’s diamond city -- The National
Terror mail threatens to “stop India’s heartbeat” -- The Hindu
IEDs similar to those used in Ahmedabad -- The Hindu
Seven serial blasts shock New Delhi -- Pakistan Observer
FACTBOX-Indian Mujahideen Islamic militant group -- Reuters
Over 650 killed in terror attacks in India in eight years -- IANS
Chronology of major bombings in India -- International Herald Tribune
The bombs were clearly timed for maximum bloodshed and panic. Placed in jammed shopping districts, the explosives began to go off just before sundown — prime time for weekend shoppers in crowded, chaotic New Delhi — sending thousands fleeing in fear.
Home Minister Shivraj Patil said at least 18 people died in five explosions, but some media reports put the death toll as high as 25. Mayor Arti Mehra said at least 61 more suffered wounds.
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More News On Terrorism In India
22 dead, scores injured in New Delhi bomb blasts -- AFP
Five bombs explode in Indian capital -- Swiss Info
Bombs tarnish India’s diamond city -- The National
Terror mail threatens to “stop India’s heartbeat” -- The Hindu
IEDs similar to those used in Ahmedabad -- The Hindu
Seven serial blasts shock New Delhi -- Pakistan Observer
FACTBOX-Indian Mujahideen Islamic militant group -- Reuters
Over 650 killed in terror attacks in India in eight years -- IANS
Chronology of major bombings in India -- International Herald Tribune
22 dead, scores injured in New Delhi bomb blasts -- AFP
Five bombs explode in Indian capital -- Swiss Info
Bombs tarnish India’s diamond city -- The National
Terror mail threatens to “stop India’s heartbeat” -- The Hindu
IEDs similar to those used in Ahmedabad -- The Hindu
Seven serial blasts shock New Delhi -- Pakistan Observer
FACTBOX-Indian Mujahideen Islamic militant group -- Reuters
Over 650 killed in terror attacks in India in eight years -- IANS
Chronology of major bombings in India -- International Herald Tribune
CHRONOLOGY - Major attacks in India since 2003 -- Reuters India
Major attacks in India since 2003 -- Hindustan Times
My Comment: There are already calls now for the establishment of an Indian Homeland Security. One can expect draconian laws to be established soon to counter this type of indiscriminate terrorism.
Five bombs explode in Indian capital -- Swiss Info
Bombs tarnish India’s diamond city -- The National
Terror mail threatens to “stop India’s heartbeat” -- The Hindu
IEDs similar to those used in Ahmedabad -- The Hindu
Seven serial blasts shock New Delhi -- Pakistan Observer
FACTBOX-Indian Mujahideen Islamic militant group -- Reuters
Over 650 killed in terror attacks in India in eight years -- IANS
Chronology of major bombings in India -- International Herald Tribune
CHRONOLOGY - Major attacks in India since 2003 -- Reuters India
Major attacks in India since 2003 -- Hindustan Times
My Comment: There are already calls now for the establishment of an Indian Homeland Security. One can expect draconian laws to be established soon to counter this type of indiscriminate terrorism.