2005 Delhi bombings
| 2005 Delhi bombings | |
|---|---|
Delhi map showing the location of the bomb blasts: (1) Pahargunj, (2) Sarojini Nagar market, (3) Govindpuri | |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Date | 29 October 2005 5:38 pm – 6:05 pm (UTC+5.5) |
| Target | Two markets and a bus |
Attack type | Bombings |
| Deaths | 62 |
| Injured | 210 |
| Perpetrators | Lashkar-e-Taiba Indian Mujahideen |
| Motive | Islamic terrorism |
The 2005 Delhi bombings occurred on 29 October 2005 in Delhi, India, killing 62 people and injuring at least 210 others in three explosions. The bombings came only two days before the important festival of Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The bombs were triggered in two markets in central and south Delhi and in a bus south of the city. The Pakistani Islamist terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for the attacks under the pseudonym of Islamic Inquilab Mahaz. The Indian Mujahideen is also suspected of involvement.
President A P J Abdul Kalam condemned the blasts in Delhi and sent condolences to the bereaved and other victims. Kalam appealed to the people "to maintain calm and help the agencies in relief and rescue work." Parts of India were moved to higher alert following the blasts.