IN PHOTOS: 2006 Mumbai train bombings anniversary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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Bliss by the beach