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2006 Jama Masjid bombings

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Some sources claim that the mosque was almost empty with only 100–150 people in the premises when the blast took place. The first blast occurred near Gate No. 1, a place where people wash their hands before offering prayers. It was the first attack of its kind on the historic mosque. It is being
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which comprises a pond where worshipers wash their hands and feet before offering prayers, and the second a few meters away seven minutes later. At least thirteen people were injured in the blasts. The blasts took place just before the call to prayer
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Another school of thought suggests that the explosions could be the handiwork of some office bearers of the mosque due to internal rivalry.
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compensation of Rs. 50,000 to those with serious injuries and Rs. 25,000 to those with minor injuries.
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speculated that these blasts might be linked with coincidental six grenade attacks in
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On 14 April 2006, two explosions occurred in the courtyard of
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Terrorist attacks in India
List of terrorist incidents in India
Indian Parliament
1st Srinagar
Raghunath (Mar)
Akshardam
Kolkata
Jammu and Kashmir
2nd Jammu & Kashmir
Rafiganj
Raghunath (Nov)
1st Mumbai
Kurnool
2nd Mumbai
3rd Mumbai
4th Mumbai
5th Mumbai
Ayodhya
Jaunpur
Begumpet
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1st Bangalore
Ahmedabad
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2nd Delhi
Doda
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