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2001 Immanuel bus attack
The 2001 Immanuel bus attack was a terrorist incident that occurred on March 27, 2001, in the town of Immanuel, located in the Bhuj district of Gujarat, India. The attack was carried out by militants from the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeting a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims returning from a religious event. The assailants opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of 25 individuals and injuries to many others. This incident heightened communal tensions in the region and underscored the ongoing conflict and violence linked to cross-border terrorism in India. The attack prompted widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the security of civilians in areas affected by extremist activities.