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Three blasts occurred in [[w:Mumbai|Mumbai]] this evening in the most busiest areas of the city. It has been estimated that eight have been killed and at least 70 injured. The intensity and nature of the bomb blasts is yet to be confirmed.
Three blasts occurred in {{w|Mumbai}} Wednesday evening in one of the busiest areas of the city. It has been estimated that 21 people have been killed and up to 113 injured. According to a regional government official, Prithviraj Chavan, the explosions were "a co-ordinated attack by terrorists."


The first blast took place in South Mumbai's [[w:Zaveri Bazar|Zaveri Bazar]] in which several were injured. According to eye witnesses, fire broke out immediately after the blast. Second one took place in Dadar where a taxi was rigged for the purpose.
The first blast took place in South Mumbai's [[w:Zaveri Bazar|Zaveri Bazar]] at 1854 local time (1324 UTC), in which several were injured. Here, a motorcycle had a bomb attached to it that exploded next to a jewelry shop. According to eye witnesses, fire broke out immediately after the blast.


Third one took place at the [[w:Opera House|Opera House]] in [[w:Charni Road|Charni Road]] after 7 PM. All the three places are commercial and residential areas with bustling streets and lot of traffic.
The second explosion happened at the [[w:Opera House|Opera House]] in [[w:Charni Road|Charni Road]] within a few minutes of the first one. This was the most powerful explosion, caused by a bomb that blew up inside a building.


The third one took place in Dadar at 1905 local time (1405 UTC), where a taxi was rigged for the purpose. All three of the locations are commercial and residential areas with busy streets and heavy traffic.
The home ministry put the National Security Guard (NSG) on alert in the capital city of Delhi following the blasts in Mumbai.

The home ministry put the National Security Guard on alert in the capital city of Delhi following the blasts in Mumbai.


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Revision as of 19:07, 13 July 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Three blasts occurred in Mumbai Wednesday evening in one of the busiest areas of the city. It has been estimated that 21 people have been killed and up to 113 injured. According to a regional government official, Prithviraj Chavan, the explosions were "a co-ordinated attack by terrorists."

The first blast took place in South Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar at 1854 local time (1324 UTC), in which several were injured. Here, a motorcycle had a bomb attached to it that exploded next to a jewelry shop. According to eye witnesses, fire broke out immediately after the blast.

The second explosion happened at the Opera House in Charni Road within a few minutes of the first one. This was the most powerful explosion, caused by a bomb that blew up inside a building.

The third one took place in Dadar at 1905 local time (1405 UTC), where a taxi was rigged for the purpose. All three of the locations are commercial and residential areas with busy streets and heavy traffic.

The home ministry put the National Security Guard on alert in the capital city of Delhi following the blasts in Mumbai.


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