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Deccan Herald
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- Deccan Herald
All you need to about chronology of events in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case
Time: 6.23 PMPlace of explosion: Mahim JunctionTrain: 641 Down Borivli Fast Time: 6.23 PMPlace of explosion: Bandra-Khar RoadTrain: 637 Down Borivli Fast Time: 6.23 PMPlace of explosion: Mira Road-BhayanderTrain: 607 Down Virar Fast Time: 6.24 PMPlace of explosion: Matunga Road-Mahim JunctionTrain: 645 Down Virar Fast Time: 6.24 PMPlace of explosion: Jogeshwari StationTrain: 619 Down Borivli Slow Time: 6.25 PMPlace of explosion: Khar SubwayTrain: 635 Down Borivli Slow Time: 6.28 PMPlace of explosion: Borivli StationTrain: 621 Down Virar Dead: 187 Total injured: Over 1,000Railway property damaged: Rs 85.61 blasts in 11 minutes on July 11 nine years ago in first-class suburban train compartments in the evening peak hours – during the monsoon - had left Mumbai, India's financial capital, rattled. The crowded trains bound for Borivli and Virar were targeted on the Western Railway with orchestrated blasts in gents' first-class compartments. The commuters mostly include executives, businessmen and persons in employment at various levels in government as well as private establishments besides college was assigned the investigations and initially the role of LeT and ISI and outlawed SIMI ground network was suspectedMumbai Crime Branch in 2008 busted the IM network and the role of Riyaz Bhatkal came to lightSome accused in the Aurangabad arms haul case, train blasts case and the September 8, 2006 Malegaon blast case were commonIncidentally, Beed-born Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, who is an accused in the 26/11 terror attacks, has played a role in transporting RDX to Aurangabad, and his role is yet to be examined The main planner and conspirator was Azam Cheema alias Babaji, the Bahawalpur-based LeT commander who doubles up as an ISI operative – a wanted accused in the case.. He started the planning several years ago and commenced training of some of the key players in the act of prosecution examined 192 witnesses, including eight IPS and and five IAS officers as well as 18 defence lawyers examined 51 witnesses and one person was called as a court witness. The chargesheet filed by Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) in November 2006 had named 30 accused, out of (from Lahore) – died in one of the blasts, body recovered later Abu Umaid alias Abu Osama alias Mohammed Ali – killed in encounter on August 24, Chima alias Babaji (LeT commander based in Bahawalpur and ISI operative)Aslam (Pakistani)Hafizullah (Pakistani)Sabir (Pakistani)Abu Bakr (Pakistani)Kasam Ali (Pakistani)Ammu Jaan (Pakistani)Ehsanullah (Pakistani)Abu Hasan (Pakistani)Rizwan Dawrey (Indian hailing from Pune, hiding in Gulf)Mohammed Rahil Ataur Rehman Shaikh (Indian, presently in Birmingham, UK)Abdul Razzak (Indian from Hyderabad, currently in Pakistan)Sohail Shaikh (Indian hailing from Pune, hiding in Pakistan)Hafiz Zubair alias Rayeen (Indian from Madhubani, presently in Nepal)Abdul Rehman (Pakistani based in Nepal).Mumtaz ChoudharyKhalid Ahmed Akhmal HashmiAbdul Wahid Din Mohammed Shaikh (after trial) .Kamal Ahmed Mohammed Vakil AnsariDr Tanveer Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim AnsariMohammed Faisal Ataur Rehman ShaikhEhtesham Kutubuddin SiddiquiMohammed Majid Mohammed ShafiShaikh Mohammed Ali Alam ShaikhMohammed Sajid Marqub AnsariMuzzammil Ataur Rehman ShaikhSuhail Mehmoob ShaikhZameer Ahmed Latifur Rehman ShaikhNaveed Hussain KhanAsif Khan Bashir Khan alias Junaid alias 2006: Bahawalpur-based LeT commander and ISI operative Azam Cheema starts planning May 2006: 50 persons are sent to their training camp in Bahawalpur11 July, 2006: Blasts in suburban trains of Western Railway July-October 2006: ATS arrests 13 accused in connection with the serial 30, 2006: Chargesheet filed against 30 accused, including 13 Pakistani nationals, who are now absconding.2007: Trial begins before special MCOCA Court February 2008: Supreme Court stays trial after accused challenge MCOCA 23 April, 2010: Supreme Court vacates stay on trial19 August, 2015: Trial concludes before special MCOCA Court 11 September, 2015: the MCOCA court convicted 12 of the 13 accused21 July, 2025: All the 12 convicts were acquitted by the Bombay High Court
Business Upturn
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Operation Sindoor is still underway: Over 100 terrorists killed so far, says government
The Indian government has confirmed that Operation Sindoor, India's precision counter-terror military response, is still underway, with more than 100 terrorists killed so far. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju made the statement following a high-level all-party meeting held in Delhi on Wednesday, where political leaders were briefed on the ongoing developments. Rijiju stated, 'It is not good to tell about the continuation of things that are going on after the first strike of Operation Sindoor, and hence, officials were not called in the meeting.' #WATCH | Delhi | #OperationSindoor | Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "…Many fake news is being propagated to spread fake news, and hence, I appeal to all in this time not to trust any fake news coming out of the country or from within the country and to… — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 According to government officials, the final count of neutralised terrorists is still being assessed due to the ongoing nature of the mission. Sources in the defence establishment said that India will not initiate any further action unless provoked by Pakistan, reflecting New Delhi's continued emphasis on a non-escalatory and measured military strategy. The government has stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in #OperationSindoor, and the count is still ongoing. The government also mentioned that Operation Sindoor is still underway, making it difficult to provide an exact number. Additionally, the government said that… — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 During an all-party meeting held on Wednesday, the Centre briefed opposition parties on the precision strike. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that political parties spoke 'in one voice,' reinforcing national unity amid escalating cross-border tensions. Among the high-profile targets of the strike was the Bahawalpur-based headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The Indian missile strike reportedly killed 10 members of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar's family and four of his key aides. In retaliation, Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling along the LoC, leading to the deaths of 12 civilians and injuries to over 50 others in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch district. The Ministry of Defence reiterated that the Indian Armed Forces specifically avoided targeting Pakistani military assets, reinforcing that Operation Sindoor was focused solely on dismantling terror infrastructure used for cross-border attacks. Stay tuned for live updates on the operation and official briefings. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
