2006 Malegaon bombings

The 2006 Malegaon bombings were a series of terrorist attacks that occurred on September 8, 2006, in the predominantly Muslim town of Malegaon, Maharashtra, India. The attacks involved the detonation of bomb-laden motorcycles in and around a mosque during the evening prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, resulting in at least 37 fatalities and over 125 injuries. The bombings were widely condemned and sparked communal tensions in the region. Initially attributed to extremist militant groups, investigations revealed a more complex scenario, leading to allegations against local Hindu radicals. The subsequent legal proceedings highlighted issues of communal violence and terrorism in India, raising questions about national security and social harmony.