A #Thread on "11 July 2006 Mumbai train #SerialBlasts"
Today on this very day in 2006, Mumbai saw the worst tērrōrist attacks on its soil till now.
In this attack 209 people lost their lives and over 700 were injured.
It shocked the whole nation.
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Today on this very day in 2006, Mumbai saw the worst tērrōrist attacks on its soil till now.
In this attack 209 people lost their lives and over 700 were injured.
It shocked the whole nation.
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Tērrōrist's Plan:
Attack the suburban("local") train network, that forms the backbone of the city's transport network.
They wanted to bring Mumbai on its knees.
To achieve this they carried out 7 blāsts in 11 mins between 18:24 – 18:35 Hrs.
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Attack the suburban("local") train network, that forms the backbone of the city's transport network.
They wanted to bring Mumbai on its knees.
To achieve this they carried out 7 blāsts in 11 mins between 18:24 – 18:35 Hrs.
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They tried to take down the entire western Line.
Minute after minute 💣kept going off, except
one at Borivali, that was diffused by the Police.
It was rush hour as people were returning home. (Unfortunately some never reached Home).
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Minute after minute 💣kept going off, except
one at Borivali, that was diffused by the Police.
It was rush hour as people were returning home. (Unfortunately some never reached Home).
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In-spite of this they terrorist were in for a surprise because they forgot they were messing with their PAPA the INDIANS. 🇮🇳
Result:
The services though suspended for a while were restored 4 hours (approx) later at 10.45 pm itself. Thats the #SpiritofMumbai & Indians.
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Result:
The services though suspended for a while were restored 4 hours (approx) later at 10.45 pm itself. Thats the #SpiritofMumbai & Indians.
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Public Response:
As a show of investor confidence, the Mumbai Stock Exchange rebounded, starting the day with the BSE Sensex Index up by nearly 1% in morning trade. FI also retained confidence, with the Sensex up almost 3% at 10,930.09 at the end of the day's trade.
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As a show of investor confidence, the Mumbai Stock Exchange rebounded, starting the day with the BSE Sensex Index up by nearly 1% in morning trade. FI also retained confidence, with the Sensex up almost 3% at 10,930.09 at the end of the day's trade.
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Now comes the most Important Part:
Govt's Response
Relief Measures,
Impact,
Claims
Statements
Investigation,
Arrests & Judgement..
List of Convicts!!
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Govt's Response
Relief Measures,
Impact,
Claims
Statements
Investigation,
Arrests & Judgement..
List of Convicts!!
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Govt's Response:
The PM Singh also held a security meeting at his residence attended by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan, and Home Secretary V K Duggal.
Initial rescue efforts were hampered by the heavy rains & the prevalent monsoon
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The PM Singh also held a security meeting at his residence attended by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan, and Home Secretary V K Duggal.
Initial rescue efforts were hampered by the heavy rains & the prevalent monsoon
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flooding but quickly took momentum after fellow passengers & bystanders helped victims reach to waiting ambulances &/or provided first aid.
Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh Ji announced ex-gratia payments of Rs 1,00,000 (approx. $2,200) to the next of kin of those
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Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh Ji announced ex-gratia payments of Rs 1,00,000 (approx. $2,200) to the next of kin of those
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who died in the explosion. The injured would be given Rs 50,000 (approx. US$1,100) each. Indian Railways announced Rs 5,00,000 (approx. US$10,000) compensation and a job to the next of kin of those killed in the #SerialBlastsinMumbai.
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IMPACT:
A state of high alert was declared in India's major cities. The Indian government tightened security in railway stations and the airports in Mumbai (The usual Steps). Other major security steps like CCTV Metal detectors were put to use
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A state of high alert was declared in India's major cities. The Indian government tightened security in railway stations and the airports in Mumbai (The usual Steps). Other major security steps like CCTV Metal detectors were put to use
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Following the bomb attacks, Minister of State of External Affairs E. Ahamed announced
on 14 July that India would suspend the talks with Pakistan until President Pervez
Musharraf abides by his 2004 promise of ending all support to cross-border terrorism.
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on 14 July that India would suspend the talks with Pakistan until President Pervez
Musharraf abides by his 2004 promise of ending all support to cross-border terrorism.
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However, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed India's willingness to be
flexible with Pakistan following Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's statements that
ending the three-year long peace process would signal a victory for the separatist
terrorists.
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flexible with Pakistan following Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's statements that
ending the three-year long peace process would signal a victory for the separatist
terrorists.
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On 16 September at the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Havana Cuba, PM Manmohan Singh & President Pervez Musharraf made a joint statement
announcing that the two countries would resume formal peace negotiations and set up a joint agency to tackle terrorism. 😂🤦♂️🤫
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announcing that the two countries would resume formal peace negotiations and set up a joint agency to tackle terrorism. 😂🤦♂️🤫
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INVESTIGATION:
Initially, religious extremists from the Lashkar-e-Toiba & the banned Students Islamic Movement of India terrorist groups, & Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI were the prime suspects, but they denied.
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Initially, religious extremists from the Lashkar-e-Toiba & the banned Students Islamic Movement of India terrorist groups, & Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI were the prime suspects, but they denied.
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CLAIMS:
On 13th and 14th Some claims were made through Phone calls and emails.
The Email also says, the blasts were part of a series of attacks aimed at other sites like- Mumbai international airport, "GATEWAY OF INDIA", Taj Mahal in Agra & the Red Fort in New Delhi.
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On 13th and 14th Some claims were made through Phone calls and emails.
The Email also says, the blasts were part of a series of attacks aimed at other sites like- Mumbai international airport, "GATEWAY OF INDIA", Taj Mahal in Agra & the Red Fort in New Delhi.
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STATEMENTS:
Various senior political figures from India and around the world condemned the attacks.
IN INDIA, PRIME MINISTER DR. MANMOHAN SINGH WAS "QUICK TO CALL FOR CALM" IN MUMBAI. 😷🥱
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Various senior political figures from India and around the world condemned the attacks.
IN INDIA, PRIME MINISTER DR. MANMOHAN SINGH WAS "QUICK TO CALL FOR CALM" IN MUMBAI. 😷🥱
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While President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, &
president of the INC Sonia Gandhi also issued statements regarding the bombings in Mumbai. Officials from other nations offered their condolences to those affected by the bombings.
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president of the INC Sonia Gandhi also issued statements regarding the bombings in Mumbai. Officials from other nations offered their condolences to those affected by the bombings.
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ARREST & JUDGEMENT:
Special MCOCA court in Mumbai awarded death sentence to 5 of the 12 convicts.
Here is an Image of one of the Convict.
LIST Of CONVICTS:
Kamal Ahamed Ansari (37),
Tanvir Ahmed Ansari (37),
Mohd Faisal Shaikh (36),
Ehtesham Siddiqui (30),
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Special MCOCA court in Mumbai awarded death sentence to 5 of the 12 convicts.
Here is an Image of one of the Convict.
LIST Of CONVICTS:
Kamal Ahamed Ansari (37),
Tanvir Ahmed Ansari (37),
Mohd Faisal Shaikh (36),
Ehtesham Siddiqui (30),
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Mohd Majid Shafi (32),
Shaikh Alam Shaikh (41),
Mohd Sajid Ansari (34),
Muzzammil Shaikh (27),
Soheil Mehmood Shaikh (43),
Zamir Ahmad Shaikh (36),
Naveed Hussain Khan (30)
Asif Khan (38).
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Shaikh Alam Shaikh (41),
Mohd Sajid Ansari (34),
Muzzammil Shaikh (27),
Soheil Mehmood Shaikh (43),
Zamir Ahmad Shaikh (36),
Naveed Hussain Khan (30)
Asif Khan (38).
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Conclusion: We did not see any firm retaliation by India. Talks with pak suspended only to be resumed in 1.5 months time.
Gateway of India was on the target list, We knew it 2 years in advance, yet we failed to prevent the attack on TAJ Mumbai in 2008.
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Gateway of India was on the target list, We knew it 2 years in advance, yet we failed to prevent the attack on TAJ Mumbai in 2008.
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Prayers For those who never Returned. 🙏💐🕯️
