Remembering 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts That Still Echos In City After 14 Years

Remembering 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts That Still Echos In City After 14 Years

On July 13, 2011, Mumbai faced a horrific series of bomb explosions. The first blast struck Zaveri Bazaar then at Opera House and then at Kabutar Khana bus stand in Dadar West, shocking commuters and onlookers, marking a tragic chapter in the city’s history.

Manasi KambleUpdated: Sunday, July 13, 2025, 03:05 PM IST
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Mumbai: On this day 14 years ago, July 13, 2011, a sequence of coordinated bomb explosions devastated Mumbai, registering as one of the most lethal events in the city’s past.

The initial explosion took place at 6:54 p.m. in the lively Zaveri Bazaar, a crowded jewelry marketplace in South Mumbai. Moments later, at 6:55 p.m., a second explosion occurred close to the Opera House on Charni Road, a bustling center for diamond merchants. The last explosion occurred at 7:06 p.m. at the Kabutar Khana bus stand in Dadar West, surprising both commuters and bystanders.

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts | Wikipedia

The assaults resulted in 26 fatalities and around 130 injuries, placing immense strain on local hospitals and emergency responders. The explosives were recognized as improvised explosive devices made with ammonium nitrate and activated by digital timers connected to cell phones.

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts | STRINGER/INDIA

Inquiries conducted by the National Investigation Agency and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad quickly indicated the participation of the Indian Mujahideen.

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts

2011 Mumbai Bomb Blasts | Wikipedia

Officials utilized CCTV images and forensic investigations to identify suspects, revealing a web linking local agents to broader terrorist networks.

The synchronized nature of the explosions revealed major weaknesses in the city's security measures, resulting in prompt improvements in monitoring and communication systems.

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