2006 Mumbai train bombings

The 2006 Mumbai train bombings were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that occurred on July 11, 2006, across the suburban train network of Mumbai, India. The attacks involved seven explosions in quick succession, targeting crowded commuter trains during evening rush hour, resulting in the deaths of 209 people and injuring over 700 others. The event marked one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in India's history and raised significant concerns over security in urban transportation systems. The bombings were attributed to Islamist extremist groups, with investigations linking them to Pakistan-based terror organizations. The attacks prompted widespread national and international condemnation and led to increased security measures in Mumbai’s public transport.