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IN PHOTOS: 2006 Mumbai train bombings anniversary

Updated On: 11 July, 2024 11:25 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The catastrophic train bombings in Mumbai in on July 11, 2006, left a lasting impression on the city's history. That was the day when terror striked Mumbai's vital infrastructure, the city's busy local train system also known as Mumbai's lifeline. On 2006 Mumbai train bombings anniversary, here are some of the exlcusive pictures from mid-day archives. Pics/mid-day archives

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During the evening rush hour, a sequence of well-planned explosions caused havoc on the packed suburban Mumbai local trains. Pics/mid-day archives
During the evening rush hour, a sequence of well-planned explosions caused havoc on the packed suburban Mumbai local trains. Pics/mid-day archives
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The city was engulfed in turmoil and grief as a result of the explosions that happened on local trains

The city was engulfed in turmoil and grief as a result of the explosions that happened on local trains

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After the explosions, the Mumbai local trains—which are referred to be Mumbai's lifeline—became scenes of terror and destruction

After the explosions, the Mumbai local trains—which are referred to be Mumbai's lifeline—became scenes of terror and destruction

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The blasts took place just after 6:20 pm. A blast occurred in the First Class compartment of a Western Railway suburban train between the stations of Khar and Santacruz, which was traveling from Churchgate to Borivali

The blasts took place just after 6:20 pm. A blast occurred in the First Class compartment of a Western Railway suburban train between the stations of Khar and Santacruz, which was traveling from Churchgate to Borivali

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Six further explosions happened at the stations in Bandra, Jogeshwari-Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction, and Borivali over the next ten minutes

Six further explosions happened at the stations in Bandra, Jogeshwari-Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction, and Borivali over the next ten minutes

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There were apparently over 700 injuries and at least 189 fatalities from the coordinated explosions that occurred during evening rush hour

There were apparently over 700 injuries and at least 189 fatalities from the coordinated explosions that occurred during evening rush hour

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The terrifying deed claimed the lives of people from many walks of life. Their lives were irrevocably altered, leaving a city in mourning and bereaved families behind

The terrifying deed claimed the lives of people from many walks of life. Their lives were irrevocably altered, leaving a city in mourning and bereaved families behind

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The investigations revealed that as many as seven pressure cookers were filled with bombs and then sealed in bags

The investigations revealed that as many as seven pressure cookers were filled with bombs and then sealed in bags

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