Serial blasts in Mumbai yet again

Mumbai, July 11 (UNI) The financial capital of the country has been rocked by a series of blasts from time to time since March 1993 in the wake of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in December 1992.

Following is the chronology of the blasts in the metropolis: Mar 12, 1993: A series of 13 bomb explosions left more than 257 dead with 1,400 others injured.

Dec 2, 2002: Two persons were killed and 31 injured in a powerful explosion in a bus outside the crowded Ghatkopar railway station.

The blast ripped through the bus damaging its rear portion. Banned SIMI was suspected to be behind the blasts with the police arresting more than six persons in this case.

Dec 6, 2002: 25 people were injured in a bomb blast at McDonalds fast food restaurant at Mumbai Central Railway Station. The bomb was planted in the air conditioner duct. It was suspected to be a crude bomb.

Jan 27, 2003: At least 30 people were injured when a bomb planted on a bicycle went off throwing splinters of sharp nails outside Vile Parle railway station. The explosion occurred near a shopping complex in the evening hours. On the ill-fated day, all the shops in the area were closed for a weekly holiday. Later, a woman succumbed to injuries.

Mar 13, 2003: A powerful bomb blast shattered a bogie of a local train at Mulund railway station in the peak hours killing 11 people and injuring more than 65. This was the most powerful serial explosion.

Aug 25, 2003: 46 dead in twin blasts suspected to be carried out by two terrorist groups.

July 11, 2006: Series of blast rock Mumbai, many feared dead and scores injured.

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