2001 Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly car bombing

The 2001 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly car bombing occurred on October 1, 2001, in Srinagar, India. Perpetrated by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed, the attack targeted the legislative assembly building during a session, aiming to disrupt the functioning of the regional government. A suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into the assembly compound, resulting in the deaths of at least 38 individuals, including security personnel and civilians, while injuring over 100 others. The incident heightened tensions in the region, intensifying military and police responses, and it underscored the persistent instability in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been a flashpoint for conflict between India and Pakistan.