During the evening rush hour, a sequence of well-planned explosions caused havoc on the packed suburban Mumbai local trains. Pics/mid-day archives
The city was engulfed in turmoil and grief as a result of the explosions that happened on local trains
After the explosions, the Mumbai local trains—which are referred to be Mumbai's lifeline—became scenes of terror and destruction
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
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
There were apparently over 700 injuries and at least 189 fatalities from the coordinated explosions that occurred during evening rush hour
The terrifying deed claimed the lives of people from many walks of life. Their lives were irrevocably altered, leaving a city in mourning and bereaved families behind
The investigations revealed that as many as seven pressure cookers were filled with bombs and then sealed in bags
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