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1 Mar 2001

Anantnag – Motorcade Ambush

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Anantnag – Motorcade Ambush in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Killed: 2 civilians, 3 security personnel, 1 attacker.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
2 Mar 2001

Rajouri – Police Ambush

Rajouri District, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rajouri – Police Ambush in Rajouri District, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 26. Killed: 2 civilians, 17 security personnel. Wounded: 7 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
17 September 2001

Security Force Personnel – Attack

Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Force Personnel – Attack in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 9 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 11 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
1 October 2001

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 106. Killed: 24 civilians, 8 security personnel, 4 attackers. Wounded: 70 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
18 October 2001

Public Works Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar – Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Public Works Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar – Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

The event affected Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
18 October 2001

Rural Development Minister Ajay Sadhotra – Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rural Development Minister Ajay Sadhotra – Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

The event affected Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
22 October 2001

Indian Air Force Base – Attack

Awantipore, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Indian Air Force Base – Attack in Awantipore, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 8. Killed: 2 civilians, 4 attackers. Wounded: 2 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
1 November 2001

Sathyaseelan – Killing

Melapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Mohammed Ali, Mujibur Rahman, Abdul Lateef, Kothul Alam, Basheer Sheik Abdul Kader, Mohammed Ismail, Syed Ali, Kalilur Rahman and Mohammed Deenul Haris, Al Umma.

People or places affected

Sathyaseelan.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Sathyaseelan in Melapalayam, Tamil Nadu.

2 December 2001

Marriage Party – Attack

Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Marriage Party – Attack in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 7 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 December 2001

Security Force Convoy – Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Force Convoy – Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 56. Killed: 5 civilians, 2 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 40 civilians, 7 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 December 2001

Indian Parliament – Attack

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Indian Parliament – Attack in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 46. Killed: 2 civilians, 9 security personnel, 5 attackers. Wounded: 30 civilians. Arrests: 4.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Special Cell. Legal status: In 2002, 3 people received death sentences and 1 was acquitted. In 2003, 1 sentence was commuted and 1 person was acquitted. Afzal Guru's death sentence was carried out in 2013.

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31 December 2001

Poonch – Massacre

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Poonch – Massacre in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
20 Jul 2001

Amarnath Pilgrim Site – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Umar Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Amarnath Pilgrim Site – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 28. Killed: 11 civilians, 2 security personnel. Wounded: 15 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
20 January 2002

Behra – Massacre

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Behra – Massacre in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 11 civilians. Wounded: 3 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
22 January 2002

American Cultural Centre – Attack

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, Asif Reza Commando Force.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during American Cultural Centre – Attack in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Impact

Total casualties: 25. Killed: 1 civilian, 4 security personnel. Wounded: 20 civilians. Arrests: 7.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Kolkata Police Detective Department, Central Agencies and Multi-State Police. Legal status: Death sentence awarded to 7, later sentence commuted to long-term imprisonment for 5, death sentence upheld for 2 (masterminds).

Email
16 February 2002

Nirala – Massacre

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nirala – Massacre in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 8 civilians. Wounded: 6 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
27 February 2002

Gujarat – Riots

Godhra, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Godhra, Gujarat.

Impact

The planned burning of the Sabarmati Express at Godhra resulted in the deaths of 59 Hindu pilgrims, who were burned to death. Killed: 1,044 civilians. Wounded: at least 2,500 civilians, at least 100 security personnel. Arrests: 1,000.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Gujarat Police, Special Investigation Team. Legal status: Special Investigation Team gave a clean chit to the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Email
28 Mar 2002

Murgesan – Killing

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

Murgesan, Coimbatore South Taluk joint secretary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Murgesan in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Murgesan was associated with Coimbatore South Taluk joint secretary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

29 Mar 2002

Border Security Force Camp – Attack

Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Border Security Force Camp – Attack in Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 2 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 1 security officer.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
30 Mar 2002

Raghunath Temple – Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Raghunath Temple – Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 27. Killed: 4 civilians, 3 security personnel. Wounded: 20 civilians. Arrests: at least 6.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: All accused were acquitted.

Email
8 Apr 2002

A Village, Dandli Dansal – Attack

Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during A Village, Dandli Dansal – Attack in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 13. Killed: 7 civilians. Wounded: 6 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 May 2002

Shramjeevi Express – Train Crash

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Shramjeevi Express – Train Crash in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 92. Killed: 12 civilians. Wounded: 80 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Government Railway Police (Uttar Pradesh) and Central Bureau of Investigation. Legal status: Unsolved.

Email
14 May 2002

Kaluchak – Massacre

Kaluchak, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kaluchak – Massacre in Kaluchak, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 71. Killed: 18 civilians, 3 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 35 civilians, 12 security personnel. Some Arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
19 May 2002

2 Security Force Camp – Attack

Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during 2 Security Force Camp – Attack in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 12. Killed: 4 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 7 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 May 2002

Abdul Gani Lone, All Parties Hurriyat Conference Leader – Assassination

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Abdul Gani Lone, All Parties Hurriyat Conference Leader – Assassination in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 9. Killed: 1 civilian, 1 security officer. Wounded: 7 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
17 Jun 2002

A Family – Massacre

Foothills of Pirpanjal Mountain, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during A Family – Massacre in Foothills of Pirpanjal Mountain, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 Jul 2002

Kasim Nagar – Massacre

Kasim Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kasim Nagar – Massacre in Kasim Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 60. Killed: 27 civilians. Wounded: 33 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 August 2002

Thanamandi and Manjakote – Massacre

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Thanamandi and Manjakote – Massacre in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 10 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
6 September 2002

Independent Candidate in Assembly Electons – Killing

Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Independent Candidate in Assembly Electons – Killing in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Killed: 4 civilians. Wounded: 2 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
12 September 2002

Defence Minister George Fernandes’S Convoy – Attack

Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Madeena Regiment.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Defence Minister George Fernandes’S Convoy – Attack in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Wounded: 3 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
11 November 2002

Security Forces – Attack

Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Forces – Attack in Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 8 security personnel. Wounded: 6 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 November 2002

Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar – Bombing

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar – Bombing in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 22. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 20 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Andhra Pradesh Police, Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department. Legal status: Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Syed Abdul Nayeem was apprehended alongside other suspects. Trials are ongoing.

Email
22 November 2002

Suicide Attack on Central Reserve Police Force Camp – Grenade Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Suicide Attack on Central Reserve Police Force Camp – Grenade Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Killed: 6 civilians, 2 attackers. Wounded: 9 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 November 2002

Srinagar- Jammu National Highway – Bombing

Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar- Jammu National Highway – Bombing in Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 19. Killed: 10 civilians, 9 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 November 2002

Raghunath Temple – Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Raghunath Temple – Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 61. Killed: 11 civilians, 2 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 45 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: All accused were acquitted.

Email
1 December 2002

Mumbai Bus – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mumbai Bus – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 41. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 39 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police Crime Branch, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: Many acquittals, lengthy trials.

Email
6 December 2002

Mumbai Central Railway Station Bombing (near Mcdonald'S Food Plaza) – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mumbai Central Railway Station Bombing (near Mcdonald'S Food Plaza) – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 27. Wounded: 27 civilians. Arrests: 10.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Legal status: Life sentences were imposed on the key accused.

Email
20 December 2002

Abdul Aziz Mir, Member of the Legislative Assembly – Assassination

Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Save Kashmir Movement, Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Abdul Aziz Mir, Member of the Legislative Assembly – Assassination in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 December 2002

Kacheguda, Bengaluru City Superfast Express – Train Derailment

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kacheguda, Bengaluru City Superfast Express – Train Derailment in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 100. Killed: 20 civilians. Wounded: 80 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Andhra Pradesh Police, Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department. Legal status: 13 months after the attack, Syed Abdul Nayeem was arrested in Hyderabad in connection with an attack on Sai Baba Temple Explosion (November 2002). During a narcoanalysis test, he confessed to Lashkar-e-Taiba's involvement in Kurnool Train Derailment. Trials are ongoing.

Email
6 August 2002

Amarnath Pilgrims – Attack

Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Amarnath Pilgrims – Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 40. Killed: 8 civilians. Wounded: 32 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
11 September 2002

Mushtaq Ahmad Lone (Minister and Election Candidate) – Assassination

Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Aarifeen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mushtaq Ahmad Lone (Minister and Election Candidate) – Assassination in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 9. Killed: 1 civilian, 3 security personnel. Wounded: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 September 2002

Akshardham Temple Attack (Swaminarayan Sect) – Grenade Attack

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Tehreek-e-Qisas and Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Akshardham Temple Attack (Swaminarayan Sect) – Grenade Attack in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Impact

Total casualties: 109. Killed: 32 civilians, 1 security officer, 2 attackers. Wounded: 74 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Gujarat Police and Crime Branch. Legal status: 3 accused were initially sentenced to death, and others received varying prison terms. They were later acquitted by the Supreme Court.

Email
27 January 2003

Vile Parle Market – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India and Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Vile Parle Market – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 33. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 32 civilians. Arrests: at least 10.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Legal status: 10 individuals were convicted.

Email
31 January 2003

Editor of a Local News Agency, News and Feature Alliance – Killing

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Editor of a Local News Agency, News and Feature Alliance – Killing in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 Mar 2003

Mumbai Local Train – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India and Indian Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mumbai Local Train – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 83. Killed: 11 civilians, 2 security personnel. Wounded: 70 civilians. Arrests: at least 10.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: 10 individuals were convicted, life imprisonment of mastermind, varying prison terms for others.

Email
14 Mar 2003

Muharram Procession – Attack

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Muharram Procession – Attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 3 civilians, 2 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 8 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
16 Mar 2003

Remote Police Post – Attack

Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen, Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Remote Police Post – Attack in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 22. Killed: 2 civilians, 11 security personnel. Wounded: 9 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 Mar 2003

Nandimarg – Massacre

Nandimarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nandimarg – Massacre in Nandimarg, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 24. Killed: 24 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
25 Apr 2003

Suicide Attack on Border Security Force Sector 11 Headquarters – Fidayeen Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Suicide Attack on Border Security Force Sector 11 Headquarters – Fidayeen Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 13. Killed: 1 civilian, 3 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 7 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
26 Apr 2003

Local All India Radion Station – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Madeena Regiment.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Local All India Radion Station – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 13. Killed: 2 civilians, 3 attackers. Wounded: 8 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
28 Jun 2003

Dogra Regiment Camp – Attack

Sunjwan, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dogra Regiment Camp – Attack in Sunjwan, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 12 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 7 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 Jul 2003

Pilgrims, Banganga, on the Way to Vaishnodevi – Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pilgrims, Banganga, on the Way to Vaishnodevi – Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 55. Killed: 7 civilians. Wounded: 48 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Conspirators were put on trial.

Email
22 Jul 2003

Suicide Attack on Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack

Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Shahuda Brigade and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Suicide Attack on Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 23. Killed: 8 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 12 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
28 Jul 2003

Bomb Explosion in Bus, Ghatkopar, Mumbai – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bomb Explosion in Bus, Ghatkopar, Mumbai – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 54. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 52 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
August 2003

Zaveri Bazar – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Zaveri Bazar – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

14 August 2003

Kamalnagar – Massacre

Kamalnagar, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

All Tripura Tiger Force.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kamalnagar – Massacre in Kamalnagar, Tripura.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 14 civilians. Wounded: multiple civilians. Arrests: at least 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Tripura Police. Legal status: 3 prime accused sentenced to life imprisonment.

Email
25 August 2003

Gateway of India – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India and Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gateway of India – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 298. Killed: 54 civilians. Wounded: 244 civilians. Arrests: at least 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police. Legal status: 3 key accused were sentenced to death.

Email
6 September 2003

While Security Force Convoy Passing Through Flower Market – Attack

Parimpora, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during While Security Force Convoy Passing Through Flower Market – Attack in Parimpora, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 39. Killed: 7 civilians. Wounded: 32 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
2 May 2003

The Marad Massacre (Kozhikode District) – Massacre

Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

National Development Front (Popular Front of India).

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during The Marad Massacre (Kozhikode District) – Massacre in Kozhikode, Kerala.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 40. Killed: 9 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 30 civilians. Arrests: at least 62.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Kerala Police Crime Branch. Legal status: Life sentences were imposed on 62 key accused.

Email
2 January 2004

Railway Station Attack, Jammu – Grenade Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Railway Station Attack, Jammu – Grenade Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 23. Killed: 1 civilian, 4 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 15 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
07 to 08 Apr 2004

Improvised Explosive Device Blast during Search Operations in Sangri Forest, Kupwara – Blast

Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Improvised Explosive Device Blast during Search Operations in Sangri Forest, Kupwara – Blast in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 33. Killed: 7 security personnel. Wounded: 26 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 Apr 2004

Jammu and Kashmir People'S Democratic Party Election Rally – Attack

Uri, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jammu and Kashmir People'S Democratic Party Election Rally – Attack in Uri, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 76. Killed: 8 civilians, 1 security officer. Wounded: 67 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 May 2004

Border Security Force Convoy – Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Border Security Force Convoy – Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 34. Killed: 19 civilians, 11 security personnel. Wounded: 4 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
12 Jun 2004

A Purnima Hotel – Bombing

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Nasireen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during A Purnima Hotel – Bombing in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 31. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: 25 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
15 Jun 2004

Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Follow Up Encounter Involving Suspects – Attack

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Follow Up Encounter Involving Suspects – Attack in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 4 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Ahmedabad Police, Central Bureau of Investigation. Legal status: Encounter involving suspects.

Email
25 to 26 Jun 2004

Village, Surankote Area – Attack

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Village, Surankote Area – Attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 12 civilians. Wounded: 9 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
19 Jul 2004

Political Rally – Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Nasireen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Political Rally – Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 44. Killed: 5 civilians. Wounded: 39 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
19/20 Jul 2004

Family – Killing

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Family – Killing in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
27 Jul 2004

Leeward Hotel Housing a Central Reserve Police Force Company – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Leeward Hotel Housing a Central Reserve Police Force Company – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 5 security personnel, 2 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
4 August 2004

Central Reserve Police Force Camp – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Central Reserve Police Force Camp – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 19. Killed: 9 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 9 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
15 August 2004

Dhakuakhana School Field Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing

North Lakhimpur, Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dhakuakhana School Field Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing in North Lakhimpur, Assam.

Impact

The event affected North Lakhimpur, Assam.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
15 August 2004

Dhemaji Ground Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing

Dhemaji, Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dhemaji Ground Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing in Dhemaji, Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 13. Killed: 13 civilians. Wounded: several civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
15 August 2004

Gauripur Field Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing

Dhubri, Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gauripur Field Bombing (Independence Day Celebrations) – Bombing in Dhubri, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Dhubri, Assam.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
11 to 12 September 2004

Fidayeen Attack on the Headquarters of the 94th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force – Fidayeen Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Mansoorian.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Fidayeen Attack on the Headquarters of the 94th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force – Fidayeen Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Killed: 2 security personnel. Wounded: 4 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
2 October 2004

Hong Kong Market – Bombing

Dimapur, Nagaland, India

Named actor or group

National Democratic Front of Bodoland.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Hong Kong Market – Bombing in Dimapur, Nagaland.

Impact

Killed: 17 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: State Special Investigation Team.

Email
9 October 2004

Army Convoy – Attack

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Army Convoy – Attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 41. Killed: 1 civilian, 4 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 35 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 October 2004

Attempted Assassination on Omar Abdullah and Other National Conference Leaders – Assassination

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Attempted Assassination on Omar Abdullah and Other National Conference Leaders – Assassination in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Wounded: 7 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered, and arrests were made.

Email
3 December 2004

Headquarters of the 16th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force at Sopore – Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Headquarters of the 16th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force at Sopore – Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 5 security personnel, 2 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
5 December 2004

Rashtriya Rifles Convoy – Attack

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rashtriya Rifles Convoy – Attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 11. Killed: 1 civilian, 10 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
2 October 2004

Dimapur Railway Station – Bombing

Dimapur, Nagaland, India

Named actor or group

National Democratic Front of Bodoland.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dimapur Railway Station – Bombing in Dimapur, Nagaland.

Impact

Total casualties across the Dimapur Railway Station and Hong Kong Market bombings: at least 132. Killed: 32 civilians. Wounded: 100 civilians. The Hong Kong Market continuation is listed as record a separate Hong Kong Market archive entry.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: State Special Investigation Team. Legal status: Lengthy trials and other delays.

Email
7 January 2005

Income-Tax Office, Ranbir Bhavan – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Mansooran.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Income-Tax Office, Ranbir Bhavan – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 3 security personnel. Wounded: 2 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
15 January 2005

Building Housing Passport Office and Saifuddin Club of Sports Council, Adjacent to Bakshi Indoor Stadium – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Al-Mansoorian.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Building Housing Passport Office and Saifuddin Club of Sports Council, Adjacent to Bakshi Indoor Stadium – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 2 security personnel, 2 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 Jun 2005

Massive Improvised Explosive Device Blast in Front of the Central High School – Blast

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Massive Improvised Explosive Device Blast in Front of the Central High School – Blast in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 67. Killed: 10 civilians, 3 security personnel. Wounded: 54 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 Jun 2005

Srinagar – Bombing

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar – Bombing in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 30. Killed: 9 security personnel. Wounded: 21 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
5 Jul 2005

Ram Janmabhoomi – Attack

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Ram Janmabhoomi – Attack in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 12. Killed: 6 attackers. Wounded: 6 security personnel. Arrests: 5.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Cell. Legal status: 4 people received life imprisonment, and 1 was acquitted.

Email
28 Jul 2005

Shramjeevi Delhi, Patna Express – Bombing

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India and Indian Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Shramjeevi Delhi, Patna Express – Bombing in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 76. Killed: 14 civilians. Wounded: 62 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Police Cell and Central Bureau of Investigation. Legal status: Multiple convictions were secured, and many received death sentences.

Email
10 September 2005

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Convoy – Attack

Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Convoy – Attack in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 8. Killed: 5 security personnel. Wounded: 3 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir State Police and State Counter-Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
09 and 10 October 2005

Civilian Killings – Massacre

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Civilian Killings – Massacre in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 10 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
18 October 2005

Dr. Ghulam Nabi Lone, Minister of State for Education – Assassination

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Islamic Front and Al-Mansoorian.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dr. Ghulam Nabi Lone, Minister of State for Education – Assassination in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 2 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
29 October 2005

Paharganj Market – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India and Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba (Islamic Inquilab Mahaz).

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Paharganj Market – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 286. Killed: 66 civilians. Wounded: 220 civilians. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Special Cell and National Security Guard. Legal status: All those arrested were acquitted.

Email
29 October 2005

Govindpuri – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Govindpuri – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

The event affected Delhi.

29 October 2005

Sarojini Nagar Market – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sarojini Nagar Market – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

The event affected Delhi.

16 November 2005

Car Bomb Blast near Jammu and Kashmir Bank Headquarters, As Convoy of Usman Majid (Former Minister) Passed by – Bombing

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Car Bomb Blast near Jammu and Kashmir Bank Headquarters, As Convoy of Usman Majid (Former Minister) Passed by – Bombing in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 54. Killed: 4 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 49 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
28 December 2005

Indian Institute of Sciences – Shooting

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Indian Institute of Sciences – Shooting in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 4 civilians. Arrests: 7.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Bengaluru Central Crime Branch. Legal status: Multiple convictions resulted in life imprisonment for 6 people, while 1 arrested person was acquitted.

Email
19 February 2006

2006 Ahmedabad Railway Station – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during 2006 Ahmedabad Railway Station – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

Total casualties: 25. Wounded: 25 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Gujarat Police Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: The accused were acquitted due to the prolonged trial.

Email
Mar 2006

Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station – Blast

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station – Blast in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

The event affected Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

7 Mar 2006

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple – Blast

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple – Blast in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 130. Killed: 28 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 101 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force. Legal status: The primary mastermind received a death sentence.

Email
2 Apr 2006

Nagpur Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Headquarters Reconnaissance and Attack Attempt – Attack

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nagpur Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Headquarters Reconnaissance and Attack Attempt – Attack in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Nagpur City Police and Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
14 Apr 2006

Jama Masjid – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jama Masjid – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Wounded: 14 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Special Cell. Legal status: The trial stalled due to lack of actionable evidence.

Email
27 Apr 2006

Grenade Attack at Pahalgam Bus Stand, Anantanag – Grenade Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Grenade Attack at Pahalgam Bus Stand, Anantanag – Grenade Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Wounded: 17 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
30 Apr 2006

Lalone Gala Forest Area, Basantgarh Police Station, Udhampur – Abduction and Killing

Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Lalone Gala Forest Area, Basantgarh Police Station, Udhampur – Abduction and Killing in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 13. Killed: 13 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
1 to 3 May 2006

Vadodara – Riots

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Impact

An illegal structure considered to be the Dargah Syed Chishti was demolished for a road-widening project. Killed: 8 civilians. Wounded: at least 16 civilians, at least 30 security personnel. Arrests: at least 50.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Gujarat Police. Legal status: 18 accused were acquitted in 2023.

Email
21 May 2006

Youth Congress Rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Srinagar – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Youth Congress Rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Srinagar – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 3 civilians, 2 security personnel, 2 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
25 May 2006

Tourist Bus – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tourist Bus – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 5 civilians. Wounded: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
31 May 2006

2 Attacks on Tourist Bus – Grenade Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during 2 Attacks on Tourist Bus – Grenade Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 22. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 21 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
1 Jun 2006

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Headquarters (Fidayeen Attack) – Fidayeen Attack

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Headquarters (Fidayeen Attack) – Fidayeen Attack in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 3 attackers. Wounded: 2 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Nagpur City Police and Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: No direct trial, Auxiliary co-conspirators tried later.

Email
12 Jun 2006

Bihari Labourers Shot at Badroo, Anantnag – Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bihari Labourers Shot at Badroo, Anantnag – Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 14. Killed: 9 civilians. Wounded: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
Jul 2006

Bandra – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bandra – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Jogeshwari – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jogeshwari – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Mahim Junction – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mahim Junction – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Mira Road, Nhayandar – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mira Road, Nhayandar – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Matunga Road, Mahim Junction – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Matunga Road, Mahim Junction – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Borivali (1 Exploded, 1 Defused) – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Borivali (1 Exploded, 1 Defused) – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2006

Regal Chowk – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Regal Chowk – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

The event affected Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 2006

Abi Guzen Lane – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Abi Guzen Lane – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

The event affected Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 2006

Tourist Reception Centre – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tourist Reception Centre – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

The event affected Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Jul 2006

Regal Chowk – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Regal Chowk – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 46. Killed: 10 civilians. Wounded: 36 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and State Counter-Intelligence Units. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
12 Jul 2006

Grenade Attack at a State Road Transport Corporation Bus in Gulmarg, Baramulla – Grenade Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Grenade Attack at a State Road Transport Corporation Bus in Gulmarg, Baramulla – Grenade Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 13. Wounded: 13 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 Jul 2006

Amarnath Pilgrims Bus – Attack

Beehama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Amarnath Pilgrims Bus – Attack in Beehama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 September 2006

Series of Bomb Blasts in the Vicinity of a Mosque in Malegaon (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing

Malegaon, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Series of Bomb Blasts in the Vicinity of a Mosque in Malegaon (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing in Malegaon, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 349. Killed: 37 civilians. Wounded: 312 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: Gaps in investigation by state agencies, all accused cleared of all charges and acquitted.

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04 to 05 October 2006

Encounter between Terrorists and Security Forces at Lal Chowk – Encounter

Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Encounter between Terrorists and Security Forces at Lal Chowk – Encounter in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 30. Killed: 1 civilian, 7 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 20 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
10 November 2006

Grenade Attack near Jamia Mosque – Grenade Attack

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Grenade Attack near Jamia Mosque – Grenade Attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 37. Killed: 5 civilians. Wounded: 32 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
17 December 2006

Kumar Pandiyan – Killing

Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Murugesan, also known as Abdullah, Hanifa, and one juvenile, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam.

People or places affected

Kumar Pandiyan, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Kumar Pandiyan in Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Kumar Pandiyan was associated with Hindu Munnani. Trial not started.

1 May 2006

Kulhand Village – Massacre

Kulhand, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kulhand Village – Massacre in Kulhand, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 29. Killed: 19 civilians. Wounded: 10 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
22 May 2006

Srinagar Road Transport Corporation – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar Road Transport Corporation – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 30. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 18 civilians, 11 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
11 Jul 2006

Khar Road, Santacruz – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Khar Road, Santacruz – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 909. Killed: 209 civilians. Wounded: 700 civilians. Arrests: 12.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police Crime Branch and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: Initial convictions resulted in death penalties for 5 people in 2015, but they were acquitted in 2025.

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August 2007

Lumbini Park – Blast

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Lumbini Park – Blast in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

The event affected Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

14 August 2007

S. Suresh, S. Sekar and S. Senthil – Killing

Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam.

People or places affected

S. Suresh, S. Sekar, and S. Senthil, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killings of S. Suresh, S. Sekar, and S. Senthil in Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu. S. Suresh, S. Sekar, and S. Senthil were associated with Hindu Munnani. The trial had not started.

11 October 2007

Dargah Sharif in Ajmer – Blast

Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dargah Sharif in Ajmer – Blast in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Impact

Total casualties: 20. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: 17 civilians. Arrests: 10.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Ajmer Police, Central Bureau of Investigation and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Initial convictions resulted in life imprisonment for 2 accused, while 7 were acquitted. 1 accused was murdered in December 2007 under mysterious circumstances.

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November 2007

Lucknow Civil Court – Bombing

Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Lucknow Civil Court – Bombing in Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

The event affected Uttar Pradesh.

November 2007

Varanasi Civil Court – Bombing

Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Varanasi Civil Court – Bombing in Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Killed: 9 civilians. Wounded: 45 civilians.

18 February 2007

Samjhauta Express Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing

Haryana, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Samjhauta Express Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing in Haryana.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 118. Killed: 68 civilians. Wounded: 50 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: All 4 accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

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18 May 2007

Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 59. Killed: 9 civilians. Wounded: 50 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Hyderabad Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: All 11 accused were acquitted due to lack of credible evidence.

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22 May 2007

Golghar Market – Bombing

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Golghar Market – Bombing in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Wounded: 6 civilians. Arrests: at least 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force. Legal status: The primary accused was sentenced to life imprisonment.

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25 August 2007

Gokul Chat – Blast

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gokul Chat – Blast in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 112. Killed: 44 civilians. Wounded: 68 civilians. Arrests: at least 5.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Counter Intelligence Cell of the Andhra Pradesh Police. Legal status: 2 key operatives were convicted and sentenced to death, 1 person received life imprisonment for harboring a terrorist, and 2 were acquitted.

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14 October 2007

The Shingar Cinema Hall in Ludhiana on October 14, 2007 – Blast

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Named actor or group

Local militants, Babbar Khalsa International.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during The Shingar Cinema Hall in Ludhiana on October 14, 2007 – Blast in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 46. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: 40 civilians. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Punjab Police. Legal status: All 3 were acquitted.

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23 November 2007

Faizabad District Court – Bombing

Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Faizabad District Court – Bombing in Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties across the Faizabad, Lucknow, and Varanasi court bombings: 83. Killed: 14 civilians. Wounded: 69 civilians. The Lucknow and Varanasi continuations are listed as attacks separate Lucknow and Varanasi archive entries.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: 2 operatives received life sentences.

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1 January 2008

Central Reserve Police Force Group Centre at Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – Attack

Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Central Reserve Police Force Group Centre at Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – Attack in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Killed: 2 civilians, 7 security personnel. Wounded: 5 civilians, 3 security personnel. Arrests: 8.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Police Cell. Legal status: 6 people were accused in the terrorist attack, and 2 were acquitted.

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May 2008

Manak Chowk Police Station Area (2 Blasts) – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Manak Chowk Police Station Area (2 Blasts) – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

The event affected Jaipur, Rajasthan.

May 2008

Johari Bazar (2 Blasts) – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Johari Bazar (2 Blasts) – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

The event affected Jaipur, Rajasthan.

May 2008

Tripolia Bazar – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tripolia Bazar – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

The event affected Jaipur, Rajasthan.

May 2008

Choti Choupar – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Choti Choupar – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

The event affected Jaipur, Rajasthan.

May 2008

Kotwali Area – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kotwali Area – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

The event affected Jaipur, Rajasthan.

13 May 2008

Bari Choupar – Bombing

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bari Choupar – Bombing in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

Total casualties: 296. Killed: 80 civilians. Wounded: 216 civilians. Arrests: 4.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad and Special Operations Group. Legal status: Initial convictions resulted in death penalties for 4 people in 2019, but they were acquitted in 2023.

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13 Jun 2008

Srinagar-Kishtwar Road – Ambush

Baramulla-Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar-Kishtwar Road – Ambush in Baramulla-Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 5 civilians, 5 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
Jul 2008

Mysore Road – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mysore Road – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Adugodi – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Adugodi – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Koramangala – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Koramangala – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Vittal Mallya Road – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Vittal Mallya Road – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Langford Town – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Langford Town – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Richmond Town – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Richmond Town – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Bomb Detection Squad Defused 1 Unexploded Bomb near Forum Mall – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bomb Detection Squad Defused 1 Unexploded Bomb near Forum Mall – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

The event affected Bangalore, Karnataka.

Jul 2008

Khadia – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Khadia – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Raipur – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Raipur – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Sarangpur – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sarangpur – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Lallubhai Gordhanbhai Municipal General Hospital, Maninagar – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Lallubhai Gordhanbhai Municipal General Hospital, Maninagar – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Maninagar – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Maninagar – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Hatkeshwar Circle – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Hatkeshwar Circle – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Bapunagar – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bapunagar – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Thakkarbapa Nagar – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Thakkarbapa Nagar – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Jawahar Chowk – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jawahar Chowk – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Govindwadi – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Govindwadi – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Isanpur – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Isanpur – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Narol – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Narol – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Jul 2008

Sarkhej – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sarkhej – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

The event affected Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

19 Jul 2008

Srinagar Army Bus Improvised Explosive Device – Blast

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar Army Bus Improvised Explosive Device – Blast in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 10 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

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25 Jul 2008

Madiwala Bus Depot – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Madiwala Bus Depot – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 20 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Bengaluru Central Crime Branch. Legal status: Trial delayed but ongoing.

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26 Jul 2008

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Trauma Center – Bombing

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Trauma Center – Bombing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Impact

Total casualties: 302. Killed: 56 civilians. Wounded: 246 civilians. Arrests: 77.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Ahmedabad City Detection of Crime Branch and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: 38 accused received death penalties, 11 received life imprisonment, and 28 were acquitted.

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September 2008

Connaught Place, near Nirmal Tower and Gopal Das Bhavan – Bombing

Connaught Place, Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Connaught Place, near Nirmal Tower and Gopal Das Bhavan – Bombing in Connaught Place, Delhi.

Impact

The event affected Connaught Place, Delhi.

September 2008

Greater Kailash (2 Bomb Blasts) – Bombing

Greater Kailash, Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Greater Kailash (2 Bomb Blasts) – Bombing in Greater Kailash, Delhi.

Impact

The event affected Greater Kailash, Delhi.

September 2008

Police Defused Other Unexploded Improvised Explosive Device from a) India Gate, B) Regal Cinema, C) Parliament Street – Bombing

Other Areas, Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Police Defused Other Unexploded Improvised Explosive Device from a) India Gate, B) Regal Cinema, C) Parliament Street – Bombing in Other Areas, Delhi.

Impact

The event affected Other Areas, Delhi.

19 September 2008

Batla House – Encounter

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Batla House – Encounter in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 1 civilian, 2 attackers. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police. Legal status: Some suspects were convicted.

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27 September 2008

Mehrauli Area – Bombing

Mehrauli, Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mehrauli Area – Bombing in Mehrauli, Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 26. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: 23 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Special Police Cell and Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: No convictions.

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29 September 2008

Malegaon Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing

Malegaon, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Malegaon Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing in Malegaon, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 106. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: 100 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: All suspects were acquitted due to a botched investigation and evidence of coerced confessions by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad.

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29 September 2008

Modasa Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing

Modasa, Gujarat, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Modasa Bombing (Refer Note No 1) – Bombing in Modasa, Gujarat.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 101. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 100 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency.

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October 2008

Gobind Ballav Pant Market – Bombing

Agartala, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gobind Ballav Pant Market – Bombing in Agartala, Tripura.

Impact

The event affected Agartala, Tripura.

October 2008

Radhanagar Bus Stand – Bombing

Agartala, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Radhanagar Bus Stand – Bombing in Agartala, Tripura.

Impact

The event affected Agartala, Tripura.

October 2008

Agartala Motorstand – Bombing

Agartala, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Agartala Motorstand – Bombing in Agartala, Tripura.

Impact

The event affected Agartala, Tripura.

October 2008

Abhay Nagar – Bombing

Agartala, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Abhay Nagar – Bombing in Agartala, Tripura.

Impact

The event affected Agartala, Tripura.

October 2008

Guwahati (Fancy Bazar) – Bombing

Guwahati, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Guwahati (Fancy Bazar) – Bombing in Guwahati, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Guwahati, Assam.

October 2008

Guwahati (Ganeshguri) – Bombing

Guwahati, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Guwahati (Ganeshguri) – Bombing in Guwahati, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Guwahati, Assam.

October 2008

Barpeta Road (2 Blasts) – Bombing

Barpeta Road, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Barpeta Road (2 Blasts) – Bombing in Barpeta Road, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Barpeta Road, Assam.

October 2008

Bongaigaon (1 Blast) – Bombing

Bongaigaon, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bongaigaon (1 Blast) – Bombing in Bongaigaon, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Bongaigaon, Assam.

October 2008

Kokrajhar (3 Blast) – Bombing

Kokrajhar, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kokrajhar (3 Blast) – Bombing in Kokrajhar, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Kokrajhar, Assam.

1 October 2008

Maharaja Ganja Bazar – Bombing

Agartala, Tripura, India

Named actor or group

All Tripura Tiger Force.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Maharaja Ganja Bazar – Bombing in Agartala, Tripura.

Impact

Total casualties: 104. Killed: 4 civilians. Wounded: 100 civilians. Arrests: 4.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Tripura Police and Central Agencies. Legal status: 4 people were sentenced to life imprisonment.

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30 October 2008

Guwahati (Pan Bazar) – Bombing

Guwahati, Assam, India

Named actor or group

National Democratic Front of Bodoland.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Guwahati (Pan Bazar) – Bombing in Guwahati, Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 588. Killed: 88 civilians. Wounded: 500 civilians. Arrests: 14.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police and State Intelligence. Later transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation. Legal status: 10 people received life imprisonment.

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November 2008

Leopold Café – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Leopold Café – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

November 2008

Cama Hospital – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Cama Hospital – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

November 2008

Taxi Bombing – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Taxi Bombing – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

November 2008

Taj Hotel – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Taj Hotel – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

November 2008

Oberoi, Trident Hotel – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Oberoi, Trident Hotel – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

November 2008

Nariman Point – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nariman Point – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

26 to 29 November 2008

Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Attack

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Attack in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 513. Killed: 149 civilians, 20 security personnel, 9 attackers. Wounded: 300 civilians, 35 security personnel. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Police Crime Branch, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: A death sentence was awarded to Ajmal Kasab in 2012.

Email
May 2008

Amarnath Stone Pelting (May, September) – Stone Pelting

Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Amarnath Stone Pelting (May, September) – Stone Pelting in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 152. Killed: 40 civilians. Wounded: 100 civilians, 12 security personnel. Arrests: at least 1000.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 September 2008

Karol Bagh – Bombing

Karol Bagh, Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Karol Bagh – Bombing in Karol Bagh, Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 161. Killed: 26 civilians. Wounded: 135 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Special Police Cell and Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: All prime suspects were acquitted. 1 accused was sentenced to 10 years in prison but was released after having already spent 12 years in jail during the trial.

Email
21 October 2008

During Pre-Diwali Festivities – Bombing

Imphal, Manipur, India

Named actor or group

People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during During Pre-Diwali Festivities – Bombing in Imphal, Manipur.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 47. Killed: 17 civilians. Wounded: 30 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Manipur Police, Criminal Investigation Department. Legal status: No convictions due to cross-border hideouts, involvement of non-Indian nationals.

Email
January 2009

Bhootnath (near Kamakhya Temple) – Bombing

Bhoothnath, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bhootnath (near Kamakhya Temple) – Bombing in Bhoothnath, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Bhoothnath, Assam.

January 2009

Bhangagarh – Bombing

Bhabgagarh, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bhangagarh – Bombing in Bhabgagarh, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Bhabgagarh, Assam.

1 January 2009

Birubari – Bombing

Birubari, Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Birubari – Bombing in Birubari, Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 73. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: 67 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police and State Crime Branch. Legal status: Trials are stalled.

Email
Apr 2009

Dhekiajuli – Bombing

Dhekiajuli, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dhekiajuli – Bombing in Dhekiajuli, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Dhekiajuli, Assam.

Apr 2009

Mankachar – Bombing

Mankachar, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mankachar – Bombing in Mankachar, Assam.

Impact

The event affected Mankachar, Assam.

6 Apr 2009

Maligaon – Bombing

Maligaon, Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Maligaon – Bombing in Maligaon, Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 69. Killed: 9 civilians. Wounded: 60 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police and State Crime Branch. Legal status: Trials are stalled.

Email
22 November 2009

Nalbari Town – Bombing

Assam, India

Named actor or group

United Liberation Front of Asom.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nalbari Town – Bombing in Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 61. Killed: 7 civilians. Wounded: 54 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police and State Intelligence. Legal status: Trials are stalled.

Email
13 February 2010

German Bakery Blast – Bombing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during German Bakery Blast – Bombing in Pune, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 77. Killed: 17 civilians. Wounded: 60 civilians. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The main conspirator received a death sentence, which was later commuted to life imprisonment. Co-conspirators were tried later.

Email
17 Apr 2010

Bangalore Stadium – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bangalore Stadium – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 15. Wounded: 15 civilians. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Karnataka Internal Security Wing and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The 3 accused received 7 years of imprisonment.

Email
4 Jul 2010

Professor T. J. Joseph, Hand Chopped for Using the Name Muhammad in Internal College Exams – Attack

Thodapuzha, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Professor T. J. Joseph, Hand Chopped for Using the Name Muhammad in Internal College Exams – Attack in Thodapuzha, Kerala.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Wounded: 1 civilian. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Life terms for key conspirators.

Email
6 September 2010

Deganga – Riots

Deganga, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Deganga – Riots, West Bengal.

Impact

Boundary walls were constructed around a Muslim cemetery on land shared by the cemetery and a Hindu temple, encroaching on and blocking access to the nearby temple during Durga Puja festivities. Wounded: several civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police. Legal status: Lengthy trials, no high-profile convictions.

Email
19 September 2010

Taiwanese Tourists, Delhi – Shooting

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Taiwanese Tourists, Delhi – Shooting in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Wounded: 2 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Special Cell and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are stalled.

Email
7 December 2010

During Ganga Arthi – Bombing

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during During Ganga Arthi – Bombing in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 40. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 38 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials were halted following the deaths of accused people during armed encounters, and capital punishment was awarded to top commanders of Indian Mujahideen.

Email
11 Jun 2010

Kashmir Valley Unrest (June, September) – Stone Pelting

Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kashmir Valley Unrest (June, September) – Stone Pelting in Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 4633. Killed: 112 civilians. Wounded: 500 civilians, 4021 security personnel. Arrests: at least 1000.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
27 February 2011

Moorthy – Killing

Minjur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

Moorthy, independent religious trust.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Moorthy in Minjur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Moorthy was associated with an independent religious trust. A religious trust was appropriated by Muslim fundamentalists under the leadership of Congress leader J. M. Haroon. The temple priest, who opposed their activities, was murdered. To this day, Hindus offer worship at the site, but Muslims controlled the assets.

Jul 2011

Opera House – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Opera House – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Jul 2011

Dadarthkar (Dadar) – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dadarthkar (Dadar) – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Mumbai, Maharashtra.

13 Jul 2011

Zaveri Bazar – Bombing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Zaveri Bazar – Bombing in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 156. Killed: 26 civilians. Wounded: 130 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
7 September 2011

Delhi High Court – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Delhi High Court – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 95. Killed: 15 civilians. Wounded: 80 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The accused was convicted.

Email
28 October 2011

Shri. L. K Advani Rally Route – Attack

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Al-Umma.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Shri. L. K Advani Rally Route – Attack in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Impact

Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Tamil Nadu Police, Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department. Legal status: Life sentences were imposed on many.

Email
13 February 2012

Attacks on Israeli Diplomats – Attack

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Proxies Used).

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Attacks on Israeli Diplomats – Attack in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Wounded: 4 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Special Cell and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The trial stalled due to involvement of non-Indian nationals.

Email
14 Jun 2012

Ramesh – Killing

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

Ramesh.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Ramesh in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. He was murdered for marrying a Muslim girl named Nisha.

Jul 2012

Assam Ethnic Religious Violence (July to August) – Riots

Dhubri, Assam, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Dhubri, Assam.

Impact

The event involved ethnic conflict between Indigenous Bodo tribes and Bengali-speaking Muslims, most of whom the source described as illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Killed: at least 100 civilians. Arrests: at least 170.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police, Central Bureau of Investigation. Legal status: Certain accused faced charges.

Email
August 2012

Mcdonald'S Restaurant – Bombing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mcdonald'S Restaurant – Bombing in Pune, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Pune, Maharashtra.

August 2012

Garware Bridge – Bombing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Garware Bridge – Bombing in Pune, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Pune, Maharashtra.

August 2012

Dena Bank Branch, Jangli Maharaj Road – Bombing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dena Bank Branch, Jangli Maharaj Road – Bombing in Pune, Maharashtra.

Impact

The event affected Pune, Maharashtra.

1 August 2012

Balgandharva Auditorium – Bombing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Balgandharva Auditorium – Bombing in Pune, Maharashtra.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Wounded: 1 civilian. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad. Legal status: The trial is ongoing, many accused on bail.

Email
11 August 2012

Azad Maidan – Riots

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Impact

Protests in support of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar were followed by attacks on police vehicles and the desecration of the Amar Jawan Memorial, dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: at least 10 civilians, at least 54 security personnel. Arrests: at least 80.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Mumbai Crime Branch. Legal status: Charges were framed, but there were few convictions.

Email
14 September 2012

Chennai Protest in Front of United States Consulate – Riots

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Impact

The Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam organized violent demonstrations against the anti-Islamic film 'Innocence of Muslims.' Demonstrators broke through police barricades and pelted the United States Consulate building with stones. Wounded: 25 civilians. Arrests: 86.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Tamil Nadu Police. Legal status: Regular criminal proceedings took place, trials ongoing.

Email
23 October 2012

Dr. Arvind Reddy – Killing

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Panna Ismail, Billal Malik, Police Fakrudin, and Abubakkaer Siddique.

People or places affected

Dr. Arvind Reddy, State Convenor-Medical Cell, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Dr. Arvind Reddy in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Dr. Arvind Reddy was associated with the State Medical Cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party. A special court was constituted, and the trial had not started. Vasool Raja, Member of the Legislative Assembly Raja, Chella Perumal, Thangaraj, Udaykumar, Barani Kumar, and Chinna, also known as Chandran, were arrested as accused. Before those arrests, police had labeled the case a real-estate dispute.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed, Abbubakkar Siddiq still absconding.

Email
February 2013

Venkatadri Theater Bus Stop – Blast

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Venkatadri Theater Bus Stop – Blast in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

The event affected Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

21 February 2013

Anand Tiffin Center – Blast

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Anand Tiffin Center – Blast in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 149. Killed: 18 civilians. Wounded: 131 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Death penalties were imposed on 5 major operatives.

Email
13 Mar 2013

March 2013 Srinagar – Attack

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during March 2013 Srinagar – Attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Killed: 5 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 4 civilians, 6 security personnel. Arrests: `4.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency and Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: 3 were acquitted, and 1 Pakistani national received a prison term.

Email
19 Mar 2013

Murugan – Killing

Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Panna Ismail, Billal Malik, Police Fakrudin, and Abubakkaer Siddique.

People or places affected

Murugan, Former Municipal Councillor, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Murugan in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. Murugan was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party as a former municipal councillor. A special court was constituted, and the trial had not started. Several people were arrested before the present accused were apprehended, and the case was initially treated as a property dispute. The people initially charged by police were in Chennai when the incident occurred, and this was presented to the court as evidence.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed, Abbubakkar Siddiq still absconding.

Email
17 Apr 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party State Office, Bangalore – Blast

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen and Al-Umma.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bharatiya Janata Party State Office, Bangalore – Blast in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Wounded: 16 civilians, 1 security officer. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Central Crime Branch, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Multiple accused received rigorous life imprisonment.

Email
24 Jun 2013

Security Forces at Srinagar Ahead of Prime Minister'S Visit – Ambush

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Forces at Srinagar Ahead of Prime Minister'S Visit – Ambush in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 28. Killed: 8 security personnel. Wounded: 1 civilian, 19 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch and Army Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
26 Jun 2013

Suresh – Killing

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Panna Ismail, Billal Malik, Police Fakrudin, and Abubakkaer Siddique.

People or places affected

Suresh.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Suresh in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. A special court was constituted, and the trial had not started. Closed-circuit television footage of the crime was available, but police treated the case as a killing involving a paramour.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed, Abbubakkar Siddiq still absconding.

Email
Jul 2013

Animishlochan Chaitya – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Animishlochan Chaitya – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Butter Lamp House – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Butter Lamp House – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Northern Shrine – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Northern Shrine – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

80-Foot Buddha Statue (2 Blasts) – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during 80-Foot Buddha Statue (2 Blasts) – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Tergar Monastery (3 Blasts) – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tergar Monastery (3 Blasts) – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Sujata Bypass – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sujata Bypass – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

80-Foot Bidda Statue (Bomb Defused) – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during 80-Foot Bidda Statue (Bomb Defused) – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Baiju Baga Village (Bomb Defused – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Baiju Baga Village (Bomb Defused – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Jul 2013

Tergar Monastery (Bomb Defused) – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tergar Monastery (Bomb Defused) – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

The event affected Bodhgaya, Bihar.

1 Jul 2013

Vellaiyappan – Killing

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Panna Ismail, Billal Malik, Police Fakrudin, and Abubakkaer Siddique.

People or places affected

Vellaiyappan, State Secretary, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Vellaiyappan in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Vellaiyappan was associated with State Secretary, Hindu Munnani. Special court is constituted. Trial not started.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed, Abbubakkar Siddiq still absconding.

Email
7 Jul 2013

The Mahabodhi Tree (Temple Sanctuary – Bombing

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during The Mahabodhi Tree (Temple Sanctuary – Bombing in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Wounded: 5 civilians. Arrests: 5.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: 5 militants were convicted.

Email
19 Jul 2013

V. Ramesh – Killing

Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Panna Ismail, Billal Malik, Police Fakrudin, and Abubakkaer Siddique.

People or places affected

V. Ramesh, State General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of V. Ramesh in Salem, Tamil Nadu. V. Ramesh was associated with State General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party. Special court is constituted. Trial not started.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed, Abbubakkar Siddiq still absconding.

Email
August 2013

Muzaffarnagar Riots (August to September) – Riots

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

An attack on a Muslim youth accused of harassing a Hindu girl led to the killing of the girl's brothers by a Muslim mob. Inflammatory speeches by political parties, including the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Indian National Congress, in support of the Muslim mob followed, triggering widespread clashes. Killed: 62 civilians. Wounded: at least 12 civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: at least 500.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team. Legal status: Multiple convictions.

Email
26 September 2013

Hiranagar Police Station and Samba Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack

Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba (Shohada Brigade).

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Hiranagar Police Station and Samba Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 18. Killed: 2 civilians, 8 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 1 civilian, 4 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
26 December 2013

Jalpaiguri – Bombing

Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Kamtapur Liberation organization.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jalpaiguri – Bombing in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

Impact

Total casualties: 11. Killed: 5 civilians. Wounded: 6 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police Criminal Investigation Department. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
27 October 2013

Modi Rally – Bombing

Patna, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Modi Rally – Bombing in Patna, Bihar.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 92. Killed: 6 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 85 civilians. Arrests: 9.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Multiple death and imprisonment sentences were imposed.

Email
28 Apr 2014

Budgam District – Blast

Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Budgam District – Blast in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Wounded: 17 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
1 May 2014

Chennai Central Railway Station – Bombing

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Chennai Central Railway Station – Bombing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Impact

Total casualties: 15. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 14 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Investigation faced hurdles, suspects arrested during other operations.

Email
1 May 2014

May 2014 Assam – Religious Violence

Assam, India

Named actor or group

National Democratic Front of Bodoland, Songbijit faction.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during May 2014 Assam – Religious Violence in Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 31. Killed: 31 civilians. Arrests: at least 30.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
18 Jun 2014

Suresh – Killing

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

Suresh, District President, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Suresh in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Suresh was associated with District President, Hindu Munnani.

26 Jul 2014

Saharanpur – Riots

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Clashes occurred between Sikhs and Muslims after Sikhs planned to expand a gurdwara onto a nearby plot they had purchased. Local Muslims also claimed that the land belonged to a mosque. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: at least 20 civilians. Arrests: at least 40.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Police. Legal status: Minor convictions.

Email
2 October 2014

Burdwan – Blast

Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Burdwan – Blast in Burdwan, West Bengal.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 2 attackers. Wounded: 1 civilian. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: A major transnational network was broken up. Multiple operatives, including Bangladeshi nationals, received lengthy prison terms.

Email
29 November 2014

Arnia Army Camp Attack (Jammu) – Fidayeen Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Arnia Army Camp Attack (Jammu) – Fidayeen Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 11. Killed: 4 civilians, 3 security personnel, 4 attackers. Wounded: several injured civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 December 2014

December 2014 Assam – Religious Violence

Assam, India

Named actor or group

Rebels.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during December 2014 Assam – Religious Violence in Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 52. Killed: 52 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
28 December 2014

Coconut Grove Restaurant Bombing (Bengaluru Bombing) – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Coconut Grove Restaurant Bombing (Bengaluru Bombing) – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 3 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Bengaluru City Police, Karnataka Internal Security Division, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Many suspects were tracked down and put on trial.

Email
20 Mar 2015

Security Forces, Jammu – Attack

Kathua (Jammu), Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Forces, Jammu – Attack in Kathua (Jammu), Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 18. Killed: 2 civilians, 3 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 11 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
25 May 2015

Atali – Religious Violence

Ballabgarh, Haryana, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Ballabgarh, Haryana.

Impact

The dispute concerned the construction of a mosque on land claimed by the village panchayat. The Waqf Board also claimed the land. Wounded: at least 10 civilians, a few security personnel. Arrests: 68.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Haryana Police. Legal status: Proceedings took place in a local sessions court, and community-level reconciliation was attempted.

Email
04 to 09 Jun 2015

Security Forces, Manipur – Ambush

Chandel district, Manipur, India

Named actor or group

National Socialist Council of Nagaland, Khaplang faction, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, People's Liberation Army, Manipur.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Security Forces, Manipur – Ambush in Chandel district, Manipur.

Impact

Total casualties: 33. Killed: 18 security personnel. Wounded: 15 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency and Military Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
27 Jul 2015

Gurdaspur Attack in Dina Nagar, Gurdaspur District – Shooting

Dina Nagar, Punjab, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gurdaspur Attack in Dina Nagar, Gurdaspur District – Shooting in Dina Nagar, Punjab.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 25. Killed: 3 civilians, 4 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 15 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency and Punjab Police. Legal status: Counterterrorism operations were launched.

Email
5 August 2015

Border Security Force Convoy Narsoo – Attack

Udhampur and Narsoo Nallah, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Border Security Force Convoy Narsoo – Attack in Udhampur and Narsoo Nallah, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 16. Killed: 2 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 13 security personnel. Arrests: 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Co-conspirators and handlers faced charges.

Email
14 September 2015

Kumaradoss – Killing

Kalakkadu, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

Kumaradoss, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Kumaradoss in Kalakkadu, Tamil Nadu. Kumaradoss was associated with Bharatiya Janata Party.

2 January 2016

Pathankot Air Force Station, Pathankot – Attack

Pathankot, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

United Jihad Council, Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pathankot Air Force Station, Pathankot – Attack in Pathankot, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 39. Killed: 1 civilian, 7 security personnel, 6 attackers. Wounded: 25 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
3 January 2016

Kalichak – Riots

Malda, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Malda, West Bengal.

Impact

Protests over alleged blasphemous remarks about Islam turned violent, with arson targeting local police stations and the destruction of public and private property. Wounded: several civilians, at least 20 security personnel. Arrests: 15.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
25 Jun 2016

Pampore – Attack

Pampore (Srinagar), Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pampore – Attack in Pampore (Srinagar), Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 32. Killed: 8 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 22 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
2 August 2016

Kokrajhar – Shooting

Balajan Tiniali, Assam, India

Named actor or group

National Democratic Front of Bodoland, Songbijit faction.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kokrajhar – Shooting in Balajan Tiniali, Assam.

Impact

Total casualties: 31. Killed: 14 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 16 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Assam Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
18 September 2016

Uri – Attack

Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Uri – Attack in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 53. Killed: 19 security personnel, 4 attackers. Wounded: 30 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency, Army Intelligence. Legal status: A surgical strike was conducted on terror launch pads across Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir killing 40+ terrorists.

Email
22 September 2016

C. Sasikumar – Killing

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrator not listed.

People or places affected

C. Sasikumar, City Spokesperson, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of C. Sasikumar in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. C. Sasikumar was associated with City Spokesperson, Hindu Munnani.

3 October 2016

Baramulla – Attack

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Baramulla – Attack in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 1 security officer, 2 attackers. Wounded: 1 security officer.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
6 October 2016

Handwara Attack at Rashtriya Rifles Camp – Attack

Langate, Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Handwara Attack at Rashtriya Rifles Camp – Attack in Langate, Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 3 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
31 October 2016

Members of Banned Students Islamic Movement of India Organization Shot after Escaping Prison – Shooting

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Students Islamic Movement of India.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Members of Banned Students Islamic Movement of India Organization Shot after Escaping Prison – Shooting in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 9. Killed: 1 security officer, 8 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Madhya Pradesh Police. Legal status: Escaped terrorists killed during encounter after a fierce gunfight. A 2018 judicial probe gave a clean chit to the Madhya Pradesh Police.

Email
29 November 2016

Nagrota Army Base – Attack

Nagrota (Jammu district), Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Nagrota Army Base – Attack in Nagrota (Jammu district), Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 7 security personnel, 3 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
12 to 14 December 2016

Dhulagarh – Riots

Dhulagarh, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Dhulagarh – Riots, West Bengal.

Impact

Stone-pelting was alleged during the Eid procession. The subsequent violence targeted local Hindu homes and involved country-made crude bombs, looting, and arson. Wounded: several civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: 60.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police. Legal status: Cases were registered, and trials are ongoing.

Email
8 Jul 2016

Stone Pelting, Post Burhan Wani'S Death (July 2016 to 2017) (Refer Note No 2) – Stone Pelting

Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Stone Pelting, Post Burhan Wani'S Death (July 2016 to 2017) (Refer Note No 2) – Stone Pelting in Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 19102. Killed: 100 civilians, 2 security personnel. Wounded: 15000 civilians, 4000 security personnel. Arrests: at least 10000.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
7 Mar 2017

Bhopal–Ujjain Passenger Train – Bombing

Passenger train, Madhya Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Islamic State Khorasan Province.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bhopal–Ujjain Passenger Train – Bombing in Passenger train, Madhya Pradesh.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Wounded: 10 civilians. Arrests: 8.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: 7 death sentences and 1 life-imprisonment sentence were imposed.

Email
28 Mar 2017

Budgam Stone Pelting (Following Anti-Militancy Encounter) – Stone Pelting

Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Budgam Stone Pelting (Following Anti-Militancy Encounter) – Stone Pelting in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 66. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: several injured civilians, 63 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: 1 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was neutralized in cordon-and-search operation.

Email
Apr 2017

Srinagar Stone Pelting (Throughout 2017, 230 Major Incidents) – Stone Pelting

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar Stone Pelting (Throughout 2017, 230 Major Incidents) – Stone Pelting in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 100. Wounded: 100 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Several senior commanders of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen were eliminated during encounter operations over the course of the year.

Email
22 Jun 2017

Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammed Ayub Pandith Killed – Killing

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammed Ayub Pandith Killed – Killing in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 security officer. Arrests: at least 20.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Many arrests were made, and the trial is ongoing. A key conspirator was neutralized in separate encounter in July 2017.

Email
2 Jul 2017

Basirhat – Riots

Basirhat, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Basirhat – Riots, West Bengal.

Impact

Protests began after a 17-year-old allegedly posted objectionable social-media content about Prophet Muhammad. Despite the individual's arrest, the protests turned violent and involved arson, roadblocks, targeted vandalism, and the burning of shops and homes in Baduria, Basirhat, and surrounding areas. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: at least 23 civilians, at least 20 security personnel. Arrests: 80.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
11 Jul 2017

Amarnath Yatra – Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Amarnath Yatra – Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 30. Killed: 8 civilians, 3 attackers. Wounded: 19 civilians. Arrests: 6.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Investigation Team and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
31 December 2017

Lethpora Central Reserve Police Force Camp Attack (Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir) – Fidayeen Attack

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Lethpora Central Reserve Police Force Camp Attack (Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir) – Fidayeen Attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 11. Killed: 5 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 3 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
19 January 2018

Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya – Blast

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Named actor or group

Indian Mujahideen, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya – Blast in Bodhgaya, Bihar.

Impact

Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Multiple terrorists were convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging up to life imprisonment.

Email
26 January 2018

Kasganj – Religious Violence

Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Kasganj – Religious Violence, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

The violence began when a Republic Day motorcycle rally organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad entered a Muslim-majority area, leading to a confrontation with local residents over nationalist slogans and the rally's presence. According to reports, the accused also seized and desecrated the flag and asked the crowd to chant 'Pakistan Zindabad.' Shops were burned and property was vandalized during the ensuing violence. The rally organizer, Chandhan Gupta, was also killed. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: several civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: 28.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Police. Legal status: The court convicted 28 individuals for their involvement and awarded a life sentence for the primary accused. The court also stated that the violence was premeditated and also questioned the role of non-governmental organizations in funding anti-Indian activities.

Email
27 January 2018

Shopian Stone Pelting – Stone Pelting

Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Shopian Stone Pelting – Stone Pelting in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 2 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
10 February 2018

Sunjuwan – Attack

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sunjuwan – Attack in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 1 civilian, 6 security personnel, 3 attackers. Wounded: 11 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
14 Jun 2018

Indian Army Rifleman Aurangazeb – Abduction and Killing

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Indian Army Rifleman Aurangazeb – Abduction and Killing in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 security officer.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
Jul 2018

Kulgam Stone Pelting (759 Registered Events Throughout 2018) – Stone Pelting

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kulgam Stone Pelting (759 Registered Events Throughout 2018) – Stone Pelting in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 8. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: 5 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Anti-militancy operations conducted throughout the year. Many terrorists were neutralized.

Email
2019 to 2020

Delhi, Anti Citizenship Amendment Act Protest – Religious Violence

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Delhi, Delhi.

Impact

Religious violence and riots occurred during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The protests lasted from December 2019 to February 2020, during which anti-India slogans were raised that mirrored those of separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. An Intelligence Bureau officer was also abducted and killed. Killed: 53 civilians. Wounded: at least 700 civilians, at least 76 security personnel. Arrests: at least 1,600.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing, multiple bail pleas of key figures rejected.

Email
February 2019

Pulwama Stone Pelting, during Cordon-and-Search Operations – Stone Pelting

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pulwama Stone Pelting, during Cordon-and-Search Operations – Stone Pelting in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: at least 100. Wounded: 100 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Massive counterterrorism operations were launched.

Email
5 February 2019

Ramalingam – Killing

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

K Mohideen, Mohamed Imran, Thameem Ansari and Asmath, Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

Ramalingam, Functionary, Hindu Munnani.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Ramalingam in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Ramalingam was associated with Functionary, Hindu Munnani.

Legal status

Case status: Charge sheet filed.

Email
14 February 2019

Pulwama – Attack

Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pulwama – Attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 76. Killed: 40 security personnel, 1 attacker. Wounded: 35 security personnel. Arrests: 7.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Operation Bandar was launched by the Indian Air Force, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammed facility and killing many terrorists during the airstrike (Balakot Airstrike).

Email
7 Mar 2019

Jammu Bus Stand Grenade – Blast

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Jammu Bus Stand Grenade – Blast in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 34. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 32 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Trial proceedings were initiated, and trials are ongoing.

Email
9 Apr 2019

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Worker in Kishtwar – Killing

Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Worker in Kishtwar – Killing in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
12 Jun 2019

June 2019 Kashmir – Attack

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during June 2019 Kashmir – Attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 5 security personnel. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
29 October 2019

Katrasoo – Killing

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Katrasoo – Killing in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 11. Killed: 7 civilians, 3 attackers. Wounded: 1 security officer.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Massive cordon-and-search operation was launched, terrorists were neutralized after a fierce gunfight.

Email
8 January 2020

Special Sub-Inspector Y Wilson – Attack

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Individuals inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Special Sub-Inspector Y Wilson – Attack in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 security officer. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Charge sheets were filed.

Email
25 February 2020

Intelligence Bureau Officer Killed during 2020 Delhi – Riots

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Intelligence Bureau Officer Killed during 2020 Delhi – Riots in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian. Arrests: 5.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police. Legal status: Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain and 4 other co-convicts were convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Email
18 Apr 2020

Sopore – Ambush

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Sopore – Ambush in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 2 civilians, 3 security personnel. Wounded: 2 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
11 August 2020

Bengaluru – Riots

Devara Jeevanahalli and Kadugondanahalli, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Devara Jeevanahalli and Kadugondanahalli, Karnataka.

Impact

An allegedly inflammatory post about Prophet Muhammad by a relative of a Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly led to arson, vandalism, attacks on public property, and a gathering of violent protesters outside the legislator's residence. Protesters also pelted police officers with stones and attacked them with rods, bottles, and other objects. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: at least 20 civilians, at least 50 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Karnataka Police, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The investigation found that the key accused were linked to Social Democratic Party of India and Popular Front of India. The three accused were later sentenced to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Email
29 October 2020

Y. K. Pora – Shooting

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Y. K. Pora – Shooting in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 3 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
3 May 2020

Handwara Encounter Operations – Encounter

Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Handwara Encounter Operations – Encounter in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 5 security personnel, 2 attackers. Wounded: 3 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
8 Jul 2020

Bandipora – Shooting

Muslimabad, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bandipora – Shooting in Muslimabad, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 2 civilians. Wounded: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Investigation Team. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
17 February 2021

Krishna Dhaba – Shooting

Durganag, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Krishna Dhaba – Shooting in Durganag, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 1 civilian. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 February 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Worker Nandu R. (Alappuzha District) – Killing

Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Worker Nandu R. (Alappuzha District) – Killing in Alappuzha, Kerala.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Kerala Police Crime Branch. Legal status: Judicial trials initiated against accused.

Email
3 October 2021

Kawardha – Religious Violence

Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Kawardha – Religious Violence, Chhattisgarh.

Impact

Religious tensions escalated after a local Muslim removed a religious flag, leading to stone-pelting. Wounded: several civilians, several security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Chhattisgarh Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
05 to 06 October 2021

Srinagar and Other Locations – Assassination

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Srinagar and Other Locations – Assassination in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 3. Killed: 3 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The trial is ongoing.

Email
7 October 2021

Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Eidgah – Killing

Eidgah, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Eidgah – Killing in Eidgah, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 2 civilians. Arrests: 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered, and counterterrorism operations were launched.

Email
16 October 2021

Wave: Systematic Targeting of Non-Locals – Killing

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Wave: Systematic Targeting of Non-Locals – Killing in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 2 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
19 December 2021

Ranjith Sreenivasan – Killing

Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

Ranjith Sreenivasan, Other Backward Classes Morcha state secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Ranjith Sreenivasan in Alappuzha, Kerala. Ranjith Sreenivasan was associated with Other Backward Classes Morcha state secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party. Death sentence awarded to 15 accused.

13 December 2021

Zewan, Convoy – Attack

Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Kashmir Tigers.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Zewan, Convoy – Attack in Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 17. Killed: 3 security personnel. Wounded: 14 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
20 February 2022

Harsha – Killing

Shivamoga, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

Harsha, Bajrang Dal Activist.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Harsha in Shivamoga, Karnataka. Harsha was associated with Bajrang Dal Activist.

10 Apr 2022

Khargone – Religious Violence

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Khargone – Religious Violence, Madhya Pradesh.

Impact

The violence began when stones were thrown at a peaceful Ram Navami procession as the procession passed a mosque. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 20 civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: at least 180.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Madhya Pradesh police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
16 Apr 2022

Jahangipuri – Religious Violence

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Delhi, Delhi.

Impact

The violence began when a peaceful Hanuman Jayanti procession was attacked with stones while passing near a mosque. Wounded: 1 civilian, 8 security personnel. Arrests: 33.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Delhi Police Crime Branch. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
22 Apr 2022

A Bus by Militants – Attack

Sunjwan, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed and Afzal Guru Squad.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during A Bus by Militants – Attack in Sunjwan, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 12. Killed: 1 security officer, 2 attackers. Wounded: 9 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
2 to 3 May 2022

Jodhpur – Religious Violence

Jalori Gate, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Jalori Gate, Jodhpur – Religious Violence, Rajasthan.

Impact

The violence began when the local Muslim community objected to the installation of saffron flags and banners at a public intersection during Parashuram Jayanti celebrations. The flags were replaced with green flags because Eid celebrations fell on the same day. The dispute escalated into stone-pelting and clashes between the communities. Wounded: several civilians. Arrests: at least 200.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Rajasthan Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
12 May 2022

Tehsil Office, Chadoora – Shooting

Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Tehsil Office, Chadoora – Shooting in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 3 civilians. Arrests: at least 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing, and counterterrorism operations have been launched.

Email
2 Jun 2022

Gopalpora Bank Manager and Bank Worker – Shooting

Gopalpora, Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gopalpora Bank Manager and Bank Worker – Shooting in Gopalpora, Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian. Arrests: at least 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Counterterrorism operations were launched.

Email
3 Jun 2022

Prayagraj-Kanpur – Religious Violence

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Protests over remarks made by Nupur Sharma about Prophet Muhammad turned violent when protesters called for market shutdowns and mobilized people to force shops to close. An argument between the protesters and those who opposed the shutdown escalated into stone-pelting, firing, and crude-bomb attacks. Wounded: at least 20 civilians, at least 20 security personnel. Arrests: at least 60.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
8 Jun 2022

A Hindu Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, for Sharing Social Media Post Supporting Nupur Sharma'S Statement on Prophet Muhammad – Killing

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during A Hindu Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, for Sharing Social Media Post Supporting Nupur Sharma'S Statement on Prophet Muhammad – Killing in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Charge sheets were filed against 11 people, and 2 main accused remain in judicial custody.

Email
26 Jul 2022

Praveen Nettaru – Killing

Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Popular Front of India.

People or places affected

Praveen Nettaru, Yuva Morcha worker, Bharatiya Janata Party.

Impact

The record concerns the killing of Praveen Nettaru in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Praveen Nettaru was associated with Yuva Morcha worker, Bharatiya Janata Party.

11 August 2022

Pargal Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack

Darhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pargal Army Camp – Fidayeen Attack in Darhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Killed: 4 security personnel, 2 attackers.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and Military Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
16 August 2022

Shopian Apple Orchard Grenade – Attack

Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Shopian Apple Orchard Grenade – Attack in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: 1 civilian. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
23 October 2022

Kottai Eswaran Temple – Blast

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Named actor or group

Self-radicalized by Islamic State.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kottai Eswaran Temple – Blast in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 attacker. Arrests: at least 8.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
19 November 2022

Accidental Bomb Explosion – Blast

Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Islamic Resistance Council.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Accidental Bomb Explosion – Blast in Mangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Wounded: 1 civilian, 1 attacker. Arrests: 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: The key accused was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Email
01 to 02 January 2023

Rajouri – Attack

Dhangri village, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rajouri – Attack in Dhangri village, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 21. Killed: 7 civilians. Wounded: 14 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
20 Apr 2023

Bhimber Gali-Poonch Road – Ambush

Bhimber Gali, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed and People's Anti-Fascist Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Bhimber Gali-Poonch Road – Ambush in Bhimber Gali, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 6. Killed: 5 security personnel. Wounded: 1 security officer.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
5 May 2023

Kandi Forest – Blast

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and People's Anti-Fascist Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kandi Forest – Blast in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 5 security personnel. Wounded: 2 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
31 Jul 2023

Nuh-Gurugram – Religious Violence

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Gurugram, Haryana.

Impact

Clashes followed the interception of a Hindu religious procession organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, during which stones were thrown at the procession. Killed: 4 civilians, 2 security personnel. Wounded: at least 10 civilians, at least 20 security personnel. Arrests: at least 300.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Haryana Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
29 October 2023

Ernakulam Jehovah'S Witness Convention Center – Blast

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

Perpetrating organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Ernakulam Jehovah'S Witness Convention Center – Blast in Ernakulam, Kerala.

Impact

Total casualties: 53. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: 50 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Kerala Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 November 2023

An Indian Army Truck, Rajouri – Ambush

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during An Indian Army Truck, Rajouri – Ambush in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 4. Killed: 2 security personnel, 2 attackers. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
21 December 2023

Dera Ki Gali and Thanamandi Area – Ambush

Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed and People's Anti-Fascist Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Dera Ki Gali and Thanamandi Area – Ambush in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 4 security personnel. Wounded: 3 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency, Military Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 Apr 2023

Elathur Train Arson – Attack

Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Named actor or group

Self-radicalized by Islamic State.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Elathur Train Arson – Attack in Kozhikode, Kerala.

Impact

Total casualties: 12. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: 9 civilians. Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Kerala Police Special Investigation Team and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 February 2024

Haldwani – Religious Violence

Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Haldwani – Religious Violence, Uttarakhand.

Impact

Religious violence followed an attempt by municipal authorities to carry out a court-ordered demolition of an unauthorized madrasa. Members of the local community threw stones and petrol bombs, torched vehicles, and burned the Banbhoolpura police station. Killed: 6 civilians. Wounded: several civilians, at least 60 security personnel. Arrests: 100.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttarakhand Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
1 Mar 2024

Rameshwaram Cafe Bombing, Bangalore – Bombing

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Named actor or group

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Rameshwaram Cafe Bombing, Bangalore – Bombing in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Impact

Total casualties: 9. Wounded: 9 civilians. Arrests: 2.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
4 May 2024

Indian Air Force Convoy Ambush (Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir) – Ambush

Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and People's Anti-Fascist Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Indian Air Force Convoy Ambush (Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir) – Ambush in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 5. Killed: 1 security officer. Wounded: 4 security personnel.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
9 Jun 2024

Reasi – Attack

Teryath, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Reasi – Attack in Teryath, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 50. Killed: 9 civilians. Wounded: 41 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
8 Jul 2024

Army Convoy at Badnota, Machhedi – Ambush

Macchedi, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Army Convoy at Badnota, Machhedi – Ambush in Macchedi, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Killed: 5 security personnel. Wounded: 5 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
13 to 14 October 2024

Bahraich – Religious Violence

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Bahraich – Religious Violence, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Religious violence occurred during a Durga Puja idol-immersion procession after a 22-year-old Hindu was shot dead during an altercation. The killing led to widespread arson, vandalism, and targeted retaliation. Killed: 1 civilian. Wounded: several civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: 87.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
20 October 2024

Mass Shooting at Construction Camp at Gagangir and Sonamarg Tunnel Project – Shooting

Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Mass Shooting at Construction Camp at Gagangir and Sonamarg Tunnel Project – Shooting in Gagangir, Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 7 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 October 2024

Gulmarg Army Vehicle – Ambush

Bota Pathri, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Gulmarg Army Vehicle – Ambush in Bota Pathri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 7. Killed: 2 civilians, 2 security personnel. Wounded: 3 security personnel. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
3 November 2024

Grenade Attack on Sunday Market near Lal Chowk – Grenade Attack

Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Grenade Attack on Sunday Market near Lal Chowk – Grenade Attack in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 10. Wounded: 10 civilians. Arrests: 3.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
24 November 2024

Sambhal – Riots

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Sambhal – Riots, Uttar Pradesh.

Impact

Violence occurred during a court-ordered archaeological survey of the Jama Masjid. Killed: 4 civilians. Wounded: several civilians, 28 security personnel. Arrests: at least 10.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Uttar Pradesh Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
11 to 12 Apr 2025

Murshidabad – Religious Violence

Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Murshidabad – Religious Violence, West Bengal.

Impact

Large-scale religious violence occurred after protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill escalated into targeted attacks, stone-pelting, and property destruction. Killed: 3 civilians. Wounded: several civilians, several security personnel. Arrests: Several.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: West Bengal Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
4 to 7 October 2025

Cuttack – Religious Violence

Cuttack, Odisha, India

Named actor or group

Individuals and groups involved in the violence described by the source account.

People or places affected

People, places of worship, public institutions, and property affected in Cuttack – Religious Violence, Odisha.

Impact

Religious clashes occurred during a Durga Puja idol-immersion procession after local Muslims threw stones. Wounded: 25 civilians, 8 security personnel. Arrests: at least 30.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Odisha Police. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
22 Apr 2025

Pahalgam – Attack

Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Pahalgam – Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 50. Killed: 27 civilians, 3 attackers. Wounded: 20 civilians. Multiple arrests made.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police, National Investigation Agency. Legal status: Operations Mahadev and Sindoor were launched, targeting key terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.

Email
10 November 2025

Delhi Red Fort Car Explosion – Bombing

Delhi, India

Named actor or group

Jaish-e-Mohammed, Al-Qaeda and Islamic State.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Delhi Red Fort Car Explosion – Bombing in Delhi.

Impact

Total casualties: 48. Killed: 15 civilians, 1 attacker. Wounded: 32 civilians. Arrests: 5.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: National Investigation Agency and Delhi Police Special Cell. Legal status: Trials are ongoing.

Email
11 Mar 2026

Attempt on Farooq Abdullah – Assassination

Greater Kailash Park, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

Pakistan-sponsored organization not listed.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Attempt on Farooq Abdullah – Assassination in Greater Kailash Park, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Arrests: 1.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
22 Jul 2026

Anantnag – Police Shooting

Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Anantnag – Police Shooting in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 1. Killed: 1 civilian.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police and State Intelligence. Legal status: Case registered.

Email
31 Jul 2026

Kulgam Migrant Worker – Attack

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Named actor or group

The Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

People or places affected

People, security personnel, or institutions affected during Kulgam Migrant Worker – Attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Impact

Total casualties: 2. Killed: 2 civilians.

Legal status

Investigating or prosecuting organization: Jammu and Kashmir Police. Legal status: The investigation is active.

Email