2005 Begumpet suicide bombing

The 2005 Begumpet suicide bombing was a terrorist attack that occurred on October 12, 2005, targeting a police station in the Begumpet area of Hyderabad, India. Executed by a suicide bomber, the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 5 individuals, including the assailant, and injured over 50 others. This incident marked one of the first instances of a suicide bombing in Indian urban centers, raising significant concerns about security and the rise of extremist violence in the region. The bombing was attributed to the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which sought to destabilize the Indian state through such acts of terrorism. The event prompted widespread condemnation and led to enhanced security measures throughout the country.