On March 12, 1993, Mumbai, then known as Bombay, Mumbai had one of the bloodiest terrorist assaults in its history, with a series of synchronized blasts rocking numerous areas throughout the bustling metropolis. The 1993 Bombay bombings, also known as the Bombay Bomb Blasts, caused enormous devastation and loss of life, leaving an indelible impact on the city.

On the afternoon of March 12, as many as thirteen explosions occurred over the course of two hours, beginning at 1:30 pm. The bombs were aimed against important sites such as the Bombay Stock Exchange, Katha Bazaar, the Air India Building, and hotels such as the Sea Rock and the Juhu Centaur.