2013 Bodh Gaya bombings

Set of terrorist bombings in India October 2020 2013 Bodh Gaya bombings Bodhgaya 3639641913 f4c5f73689 t.jpg Bodhi Tree near the Mahabodhi Temple. India Bihar Bodh Gaya, Bihar right 24.695102 84.991275 Location of Bodh Gaya in Bihar. none 220 none Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya 7 July 2013 05:30–06:00 IST Bombing 5 Indian Mujahideen Improvised explosive deviceGupta Shishir Indian Mujahideen Bodh Gaya blasts tweet traced to Pakistan http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bihar/Indian-Mujahideen-Bodh-Gaya-blasts-tweet-traced-to-Pakistan/Article1-1090628.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130711134402/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bihar/Indian-Mujahideen-Bodh-Gaya-blasts-tweet-traced-to-Pakistan/Article1-1090628.aspx dead 11 July 2013 10 July 2013 Hindustan Times 11 July 2013 Ahuja Rajesh HT Media Limited New Delhi and cylinder bombs Umer Siddiqui Azaharuddin Qureshi Imtiyaz Ansari alias Alam Haider Ali alias Black Beauty Mujibullah AnsariFive sentenced to life imprisonment in Bodh Gaya serial blasts case https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/5-sententenced-to-life-in-bodh-gaya-serial-blast-case/article24054772.ece 2 June 2018 Headlines Today Life Imprisonment and fine Criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity among different groups on grounds of religion, sect and place of birth Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosives Act Avenge the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar On 7 July 2013 a series of ten bombs exploded in and around the Mahabodhi Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodh Gaya, India. Five people, including two Buddhist monks, were injured by the blasts. Three other devices were defused by bomb-disposal squads at a number of locations in Gaya.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/5-injured-in-multiple-blasts-at-Mahabodhi-temple-in-Bodh-Gaya/articleshow/20951736.cms? 5 injured in multiple blasts at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya The Times of India 7 July 2013 7 July 201313 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple complex: Shinde http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-08/india/40442832_1_mahabodhi-temple-bodh-gaya-serial-blasts https://web.archive.org/web/20130712015823/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-08/india/40442832_1_mahabodhi-temple-bodh-gaya-serial-blasts dead 12 July 2013 14 July 2013 8 July 2013 PTI The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The temple itself and the Bodhi Tree (where Gautama Buddha had attained enlightenment) were undamaged.2 monks injured as terror strikes Bodh Gaya https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/serial-blasts-rock-bodh-gaya-temple/article4891094.ece 7 July 2013 The Hindu 7 July 2013 However, the Archaeological Survey of India confirmed damage to new structures in the temple complex.Only modern structures at temple damaged: ASI http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jul/110713-only-modern-structures-at-temple-damaged-asi.htm 10 July 2013 Mid DAY 11 July 2013 Agencies Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd. New Delhi International figures, including the Dalai Lama, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Myanmar Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, condemned the attacks.Myanmar govt, Suu Kyi slam attack on Buddhist shrine https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Myanmar-govt-Suu-Kyi-slam-attack-on-Buddhist-shrine/articleshow/20981390.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130713124609/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-09/india/40468490_1_ranjan-mathai-general-min-aung-hlaing-india-and-myanmar live 13 July 2013 13 July 2013 9 July 2013 The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. On 4 November 2013, the National Investigation Agency announced that the Islamic terrorist group Indian Mujahideen was responsible for the bombings.Tiwari Deeptiman Ranchi document helps NIA crack Bodh Gaya blast case http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ranchi-document-helps-NIA-crack-Bodh-Gaya-blast-case/articleshow/25281931.cms? 6 November 2013 The Times of India 6 November 2013Gaikwad Rahi Patna terror cell behind Bodh Gaya strike too: NIA https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/patna-terror-cell-behind-bodh-gaya-strike-too-nia/article5322815.ece 7 November 2013 The Hindu 7 November 2013 Yadav Anumeha Pandey Devesh The Hindu Patna, Ranchi, New Delhi A National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court found all five of the accused Indian Mujahideen terrorists, Imtiyaz Ansari, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui and Azharuddin Qureishi, guilty of carrying out the attacks and sentenced them to life imprisonment under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act. Another minor was sentenced for three years at a remand home by a juvenile court in 2017.2018-05-25 2013 Bodhgaya blast: All five accused pronounced guilty https://indianexpress.com/article/india/2013-bodhgaya-blast-all-five-accused-pronounced-guilty-5190565/ 2022-08-18 The Indian Express enTeam ThePrint 2018-06-01 Five get life imprisonment for 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts https://theprint.in/defence/five-get-life-imprisonment-for-2013-bodh-gaya-blasts/65267/ 2022-08-18 ThePrint en-US Another IED bombing was carried out on 19 January 2018 at the Mahabodhi Temple when the Dalai Lama along with several Buddhist pilgrims was camping in the town to participate in the month-long Kalachakra prayer; no one was apparently hurt in the attack.2021-12-11 8 JMB terrorists convicted in Bodh Gaya blast case https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/8-jmb-terrorists-convicted-in-bodh-gaya-blast-case-101639224342745.html 2022-08-18 Hindustan Times en For the 2018 bombings on 1 June 2018, a special NIA court of Patna sentenced to 3 of the 8 accused to life imprisonment and the other 5 to ten years in prison. All of them were members of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.17 December 2017 3 get life imprisonment in 2018 Bodh Gaya blasts case https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/17/3-get-life-imprisonment-in-2018-bodh-gaya-blasts-case-2396706.html New Indian ExpressIn Bodh Gaya Blasts Case, 3 Get Life Term, 5 Get 10 Years Jail https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-bodh-gaya-blasts-case-3-get-life-term-5-get-10-years-jail-2657372 2022-08-18 NDTV.com2021-12-11 8 JMB terrorists convicted in Bodh Gaya blast case https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/8-jmb-terrorists-convicted-in-bodh-gaya-blast-case-101639224342745.html 2022-08-18 Hindustan Times en In both the 2013 and 2018 bombings the terrorists stated their motive was targeting Buddhist sites to avenge the Rohingya genocide in neighbouring Myanmar, a Buddhist majority country.NIA Says Explosive Set Off In Bodh Gaya To Show Solidarity With Rohingya https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bodh-gaya-blast-nia-says-explosive-set-off-in-bodh-gaya-to-show-solidarity-with-rohingya-1925100 2022-08-18 NDTV.com Bombings The Mahabodhi Mahavihara is an important temple for Buddhists worldwide.History of Bodhgaya http://www.mahabodhimahavihara.org/bodhgaya/history.aspx Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee 7 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130716030621/http://www.mahabodhimahavihara.org/bodhgaya/history.aspx 16 July 2013 dead The bombs exploded between 05:30 and 06:00 IST (00:30–01:00 UTC), concurrently with the Sutta chanting and meditation which begin the daily routine of the mahavihara.Daily Routine of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara http://www.mahabodhimahavihara.org/puja.aspx Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee 7 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711030324/http://mahabodhimahavihara.org/puja.aspx 11 July 2015 deadNews & Events http://www.mahabodhimahavihara.org/CalenderNew.aspx Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee 7 July 2013http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/terror-strikes-bodh-gaya-serial-blasts-rock-mahabodhi-temple/articleshow/20956940.cms Terror strikes Bodh Gaya, serial blasts rock Mahabodhi Temple Economic Times 7 July 2013 7 July 2013 Four of the blasts occurred within the Mahabodhi Temple complex: The first bomb exploded at 5:30 IST, during prayers in the temple sanctuary. About two minutes later a bomb exploded on the east side of the complex, at the Animesh Lochna Temple. Wooden bookshelves, stacked with Buddhist scriptures, were damaged by this blast. A third bomb exploded on the south side of the complex, at the Butter Lamp House. This blast damaged the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) ambulance parked there. A fourth bomb exploded on the north side of the complex, inside a small shrine; however, an image of the Buddha in the shrine was unaffected by the blast. Five other blasts occurred in Bodh Gaya, within a 500-metre radius of the Mahabodhi Temple complex:Yadav Anumeha Serial blasts rock Bodh Gaya temple https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/serial-blasts-rock-bodh-gaya-temple/article4891094.ece 14 July 2013 The Hindu 7 July 2013 The Hindu A small bomb exploded at an 80 ft on statue of the Buddha. Three bombs exploded at the Tergar (Tibetan)Home http://tergar.org/ Tergar International 7 July 2013 Monastery. One bomb was placed behind the door of a classroom where children study Buddhism. The windows and classroom doors were damaged; there were no injuries, since the children were on holiday.Srivastava Amitabh Strike on a non-functional day at Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple spared many lives https://www.indiatoday.in/india/east/story/bodh-gayas-mahabodhi-temple-blast-bihar-monks-169478-2013-07-07 9 July 2013 India Today 8 July 2013 Bhalla Abhishek Living Media India Limited One bomb exploded on a bus parked at the Sujata bypass. Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on 8 July that there were ten blasts, not nine as earlier reported;Day after terror attack, prayers for peace at Bodh Gaya http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/day-after-terror-attack-prayers-for-peace-at-bodh-gaya-389513 9 July 2013 NDTV 8 July 2013 Sudhi Sen it was unclear where the tenth bomb detonated. Despite the blasts, BTMC monks opened the main sanctuary of the temple for routine prayer and rituals. Bomb-disposal squads defused three more bombs,Third bomb recovered near Bodh Gaya http://www.timesnow.tv/3rd-bomb-recovered-near-Bodh-Gaya/articleshow/4431542.cms 8 July 2013 The Times of India, Times Now 7 July 2013 AGENCIES Times Now, TIMES GLOBAL BROADCASTING COMPANY LIMITED which did not explode because the analog timers in them failed. A cylinder bomb at the Tergar monastery, another bomb near the 80-foot statue of the Buddha, and a third bomb was found during the afternoon, near the Royal Residence Hotel in the village of Baiju Bigaha. The bomb-detection team separated the detonator from the power source to defuse these bombs:Singh Vijaita MHA: Police in Bodhgaya left 'effective' IEDs lying around http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mha-police-in-bodhgaya-left-effective-ieds-lying-around/1145387/ 24 July 2013 The Indian Express 23 July 2013 The Indian Express Ltd New Delhi Three pamphlets, handwritten in Urdu, were reportedly found with the defused bombs. Code words in two of the pamphlets seemed to describe the locations where the bombs would be planted, while the third pamphlet included the phrase "Revenge for Iraq".Sahni Ajai Bodh Gaya: Culpable Neglect http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?286803 https://web.archive.org/web/20130710190442/http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?286803 dead 10 July 2013 12 July 2013 The Outlook Magazine 8 July 2013 The Outlook GroupRani Lata Buddha's name found on Bihar temple bomb http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/buddha-s-name-found-on-bihar-temple-bomb-1.1206651 15 July 2013 Gulf News 8 July 2013 Al Nisr Publishing LLC Investigation On 8 July the city SP of Gaya Chandan Kushwaha and District Development Officer Giridhar Dayal released CCTV footage of the blast sites at the Mahabodhi Temple and, based on an analysis of the footage, sketches of the suspected attackers. Sahidur and Saifur Rehman, brothers from Scotland and Saudi Arabia respectively, were identified from the sketches; both are alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bodh-gaya-serial-blasts-cctv-footage-released/article4894716.ece Bodh Gaya serial blasts: CCTV footage released The Hindu 8 July 2013 9 July 2023 15 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131115005742/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bodh-gaya-serial-blasts-cctv-footage-released/article4894716.ece liveBodhgaya blasts: Police release CCTV footage, terror suspect detained https://www.indiatoday.in/india/east/story/bodhgaya-blasts-cops-release-cctv-footage-terror-suspect-detained-169501-2013-07-06 8 July 2013 India Today 8 July 2013 The India Today Group Bodh Gaya (Bihar) Another man, Vinod Mistri, was also arrested since his identity card was found at the blast site. However, Mistri claimed to have lost his card days before the blasts.http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bihar/One-held-for-questioning-over-Bodh-Gaya-blasts/Article1-1088947.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130712070815/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bihar/One-held-for-questioning-over-Bodh-Gaya-blasts/Article1-1088947.aspx dead 12 July 2013 One held for questioning over Bodh Gaya blasts Hindustan Times 8 July 2013 8 July 2013 National Investigation Agency (NIA) released Mistri on 10 July for lack of evidence after taking his statement.NIA releases two in Bodh Gaya blasts case https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nia-releases-two-in-bodh-gaya-blasts-case/article4905014.ece 11 July 2013 The Hindu 11 July 2013 PTI The Hindu An alleged IM tweet claimed responsibility for the Bodh Gaya bombings on the day of the blasts, warning that Mumbai would be the next target. The IP address was traced to Pakistan, and NIA investigated the claim.Arunima Alleged Indian Mujahideen tweet claiming responsibility for Mahabodhi blasts traced to Pak http://ibnlive.in.com/news/alleged-im-tweet-claiming-responsibility-for-mahabodhi-blasts-traced-to-pakistan/405543-3-232.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130712220820/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/alleged-im-tweet-claiming-responsibility-for-mahabodhi-blasts-traced-to-pakistan/405543-3-232.html dead 12 July 2013 10 July 2013 CNN-IBN 10 July 2013 Cable News Network New Delhi On 16 July, NIA released the sketches and a video clip of a suspect in the bombings. According to the agency, the suspect (in Bhikkhu clothing) planted four bombs in the Mahabodhi complex.Press Releases - Details of suspect involved in Bodh Gaya blast dated 07.07.2013 http://www.nia.gov.in/press/press.aspx Government of India 17 July 2013 Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi https://web.archive.org/web/20130727001404/http://www.nia.gov.in/press/press.aspx 27 July 2013 deadTiwary Deeptiman NIA releases sketch of suspected Bodh Gaya bomber http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/NIA-releases-sketch-of-suspected-Bodh-Gaya-bomber/articleshow/21112185.cms 17 July 2013 The Times of India 17 July 2013 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd Witnesses noticed that the suspect performed Parikrama incorrectly. NIA reported that the suspected bomber intended to blow up the main statue of the Buddha, but did not enter the sanctuary because prayers had already begun.Tiwary Deeptiman Bomber wanted to blow up main statue http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-18/india/40655716_1_mahabodhi-temple-temple-complex-parikrama https://web.archive.org/web/20130821231154/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-18/india/40655716_1_mahabodhi-temple-temple-complex-parikrama dead 21 August 2013 20 July 2013 18 July 2013 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The Times of India New Delhi Investigators discovered that the 13 Lotus timers used in the bombings were bought at a shop in Guwahati.Jain Bharti Bodh Gaya blasts: Guwahati shop under NIA scanner http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/india/40792963_1_bodh-gaya-clocks-the-nia https://web.archive.org/web/20130728233434/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/india/40792963_1_bodh-gaya-clocks-the-nia dead 28 July 2013 27 July 2013 25 July 2013 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The Times of India New Delhi They also ascertained that the clocks attached to the unexploded bombs were manufactured at a factory in Rajkot, Gujarat. The cylinders attached to the bombs were obtained in Bihar, so NIA suspected local involvement.Mahabodhi blasts: Bomb timers were traced to Gujarat, bought in Guwahati http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mahabodhi-blasts-bomb-timers-were-traced-to-gujarat-bought-in-guwahati/408898-3-232.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130726174247/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mahabodhi-blasts-bomb-timers-were-traced-to-gujarat-bought-in-guwahati/408898-3-232.html dead 26 July 2013 24 July 2013 CNN-IBN 23 July 2013 Press Trust of India Cable News Network, LP LLLP Investigators also confirmed that the bombs used in Patna and Bodh Gaya were nearly identical;Tiwary Deeptiman Patna, Bodh Gaya bombs similar; used same brand of clocks as timers http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-29/india/43494365_1_bodh-gaya-13-bombs-waqas https://web.archive.org/web/20131103183627/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-29/india/43494365_1_bodh-gaya-13-bombs-waqas dead 3 November 2013 1 November 2013 The Times of India 1 November 2013 one of the many similarities investigated was in the way the bombs were planted.Tiwary Deeptiman Patna, Bodh Gaya bombs similar; used same brand of clocks as timers http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-29/india/43494365_1_bodh-gaya-13-bombs-waqas https://web.archive.org/web/20131103183627/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-29/india/43494365_1_bodh-gaya-13-bombs-waqas dead 3 November 2013 9 November 2013 29 October 2013 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The Times of India New Delhi On 4 November 2013 NIA raided a lodge in Ranchi, finding evidence of a plot to bomb pilgrimage sites. The evidence included a map of planned bombings and the coded names of the terrorists. An NIA agent confirmed that "the charts they recovered matched precisely". The evidence confirmed that the Ranchi cell of the IM was responsible for the blasts. According to reports, Imtiaz Ansari placed a bomb near the Thai Monastery and Ainul (a.k.a. Tariq) placed one at the Tergar Monastery. Mujib placed bombs at four locations in Bodh Gaya. The six-person attacking squad allegedly worked in pairs, and was assigned to place three bombs each.Kumar Manish Patna blasts planned on instant messaging site: investigators http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/patna-blasts-planned-on-instant-messaging-site-investigators-442145 7 November 2013 NDTV 6 November 2013 Ghosh Shamik NDTV Convergence Limited 2013 New Delhi NIA named the five bomb planters, who planned the attack over a year ago: Hyder Ali, Imtiaz Ansari, Tariq (a.k.a. Ainul) and Taufeeq and Mujibal Ansari. The agency suspects that Ali masterminded the plot with guidance from Tehseen Akhtar, a Ranchi-based IM operative.Gaikwad Rahi Bodh Gaya bomb planters identified; motives and methods still under probe https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bodh-gaya-bomb-planters-identified-motives-and-methods-still-under-probe/article5322786.ece 9 November 2013 The Hindu 7 November 2013 The Hindu Patna Investigators suspect that Riyaz Bhatkal, a Pakistani IM leader, commanded the attack.Kumar Manish Patna blasts planned on instant messaging site: investigators http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/patna-blasts-planned-on-instant-messaging-site-investigators-442145?curl=1384165506 11 November 2013 NDTV 6 November 2013 Ghosh Shamik NDTV Convergence Limited 2013 New Delhi Alleged warnings Some members of the media blamed the Bihar Police, saying the blasts resulted from a lack of security at the management and operational levels. The metal detectors at the Mahabodhi Temple were not calibrated to detect bombs, and there were only four guards on duty when the blasts occurred.Chaturvedi Amit 10 Developments : Bodh Gaya blasts: temple reopens, monks hold special prayers http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/bodh-gaya-blasts-temple-reopens-monks-hold-special-prayers-389434 12 July 2013 NDTV India 8 July 2013 With inputs from Agencies NDTV Convergence Limited A security expert said, "The decision to let the Bodh Gaya Management Committee man security inside the premises is preposterous and immature". Questioned by NIA in the US in June 2010 about the 2008 Mumbai attacks, David Headley claimed that Lashkar-e-Taiba prepared a video on the Mahabodhi Temple and was planning to trigger blasts there. The IM, responsible for the 2012 Pune bombings, revealed plans to attack the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya in October 2012.Pandey Devesh K Delhi Police warning went in vain https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-police-warning-went-in-vain/article4892206.ece 9 July 2013 The Hindu 8 July 2013 New Delhi In April 2013 the NIA issued a list of alleged IM operatives, including Gaya-born Amir Reza Khan (alias Parvez, alias Rizwan, alias Muttaki), a resident of the village of Maheyan in Mohanpur, Gaya who was the sixth wanted member of the list. Reza, perpetrator of the Bangalore and Pune blasts, is suspected to have provided reconnaissance on the Mahabodhi Temple site. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued several warnings, one in 2012 and two in 2013. The Bihar Police were alerted in June 2013 about the targets by the IB,Raj Dev Tests of faith http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/Tests-of-faith/Article1-1092142.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130714110327/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/Tests-of-faith/Article1-1092142.aspx dead 14 July 2013 13 July 2013 Hindustan Times 14 July 2013 Farooquee Neyaz HT Media Limited New Delhi and on 2 July the IB alerted them about the entry of two suspects into Gaya. The Ministry of Home Affairs warned on 3 July that the temple was a target. The warnings caused a Bihar Police meeting the same day about security at the Mahabodhi Temple, but the blasts occurred within 100 hours. The treasurer of All India Bhiku Sangha, Pragya Deep, said: "The administration had prior information. There was a report of the IB. A series of security review meetings have been conducted. There have been at least five to six meetings. It’s shameful that despite this, the blasts have taken place. This is a mistake on the part of the administration".Administration to be blamed for shameful act https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/administration-to-be-blamed-for-shameful-act/article4891276.ece 9 July 2013 The Hindu 7 July 2013 The Hindu After the blast, Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar said: "The government had always been on the alert and taken steps to ensure the security of the Mahabodhi temple and Bodh Gaya in general".We had always been on alert: Nitish https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/we-had-always-been-on-alert-nitish/article4891411.ece 9 July 2013 The Hindu 7 July 2013 A senior official of the IB said, "The Bodh Gaya temple was a long standing target and we had been reminding the Bihar state agencies about it. But our warnings were not taken seriously". Reactions Indian President Pranab Mukherjee called the blasts a "senseless act of violence targeting innocent pilgrims and monks who had gathered to worship at this temple dedicated to the great apostle of peace—Gautama Buddha".President condemns Bodh Gaya blasts as senseless terror act http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1858125/report-president-condemns-bodh-gaya-blasts-as-senseless-terror-act 9 July 2013 DNA India 7 July 2013 PTI New Delhi Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh condemned the incident, saying that India's "composite culture and traditions teach us respect for all religions and such attacks on religious places will never be tolerated".DNA Web Team NIA team reaches Bodh Gaya, begins probe http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1857983/report-terror-strikes-bodhgaya-serial-blasts-at-mahabodhi-temple-cm-nitish-kumar-reaches-the-spot 8 July 2013 DNA India 7 July 2013 DNA Webdesk GayaSuspected IM member arrested in Kolkata for Bodh Gaya terror attack https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/serial-blasts-bodhgaya-in-bihar-mahabodhi-temple-169401-2013-07-06 11 July 2013 India Today 7 July 2013 India Today Online Living Media India Limited Bodh Gaya A national organisation of Buddhist monks, the All India Bhiku Sangha, also reacted to the attacks. Its chairperson, Bhante Sadanand Mahasthaver, said: "Buddhist monks all over the country feel saddened by the attack. The international community is also shaken. We try to put people on the right path and we have been made the target of an attack. The All India Bhiku Sangha condemns this attack. This should not have happened. We spread the message of peace across the world. This is an attempt to spread terror and create discord among the messengers of peace".National Buddhist body condemns attack https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-buddhist-body-condemns-attack/article4891332.ece 9 July 2013 The Hindu 7 July 2013 The Rajya Sabha condemned the attacks on Mahabodhi Temple; Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari described the attacks as "senseless act of violence" and "a cause of anguish and deep concern to all".Rajya Sabha condemns Mahabodhi temple blast, Chhattisgarh Naxal attack http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rajya-sabha-condemns-mahabodhi-temple-blast-chhattisgarh-naxal-attack/articleshow/21618855.cms 5 August 2013 The Economic Times 5 August 2013 PTI Times Internet Limited New Delhi The Government of Bihar proposed to establish an Anti Terrorist Squad unit in the state after the bombings.IANS Bihar begins to set up ATS http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bihar-begins-to-set-up-ats-113111100792_1.html 13 November 2013 Business Standard 11 November 2013 Business Standard Ltd Patna The 14th Dalai Lama called the attack "unfortunate". Lobsang Sangay, Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, said: "I am deeply saddened to learn about the series of bomb blasts at Mahabodhi Temple. My prayers [are] for the injured and their family members".Dalai Lama, Tibetan govt-in-exile pained over Bodh Gaya blasts https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Dalai-Lama-Tibetan-govt-in-exile-pained-over-Bodh-Gaya-blasts/articleshow/20961423.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130713031346/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-07/india/40420473_1_tibetan-govt-in-exile-bomb-blasts-tibetan-government-in-exile live 13 July 2013 8 July 2013 7 July 2013 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The Times of India Dharamshala, India Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje said he was "saddened to hear of the senseless violence" and asked Buddhists "to remain calm and refrain from any further escalation of the violence".The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s message on the Bodh Gaya Bombing, Tibet Post, 8 July 2013 Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje said he was "deeply saddened to hear of the bomb attacks", and prayed "that we are all able to respond with compassion to all those affected by this tragic event".July 07th, 2013: A letter from H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa http://karmapa-news.org/ The Karmapa Documentary Project 13 July 2013 Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa was shocked by the news of the explosions: "[i]t is with deep sadness that I condemn the explosions within the hallowed precincts of the most venerated and sacred Bodh Gaya shrine in Bihar in India. Undoubtedly, it is one of the holiest shrines highly respected and venerated not only by Buddhists throughout the world, but by all peace-loving human beings".Statement by the President of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa on the serial blasts at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar on 7 July 2013 http://www.slhcindia.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=656:statement-by-the-president-of-sri-lanka-he-mahinda-rajapaksa-on-the-serial-blasts-at-the-mahabodhi-temple-in-bodhgaya-in-the-state-of-bihar-on-7-july-2013&catid=50:demo-category&Itemid=1 High Commission of Sri Lanka in India 13 July 2013 Burmese government and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed her unhappiness over the blasts. The Government of Thailand was "deeply disturbed by the bomb explosions", voicing security concerns.Press Releases : Statement on Gaya Blast in India http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/media-center/14/36771-Statement-on-Gaya-Blast-in-India.html Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand 6 August 2013 Delegates from a number of Buddhist traditions at the Eighth Global Conference on Buddhism in Singapore passed a resolution on the bombings: "We are deeply saddened, but we forgive those responsible for bombing the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. You may damage the most important temple in Buddhism but you will not destroy our faith in forgiveness and compassion".8th Global Conference on Buddhism passed resolutions against violence in Buddhist countries and bombing in India http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=57,11524,0,0,1,0#.UeJNo9IweSp The Buddhist Channel 14 July 2013 12 July 2013 The Northeast Indian Bhikkhu Sangha and Buddhists submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India: "It is indeed a sad incident that miscreants tried to cause damage to one of the holiest Buddhist shrines which is not only the place of Buddha’s enlightenment but from where the message of love and compassion pervaded the entire universe. The Mahabodhi Mahavihara, also being a World Heritage Site, is venerated by the world Buddhist community and such acts of vandalism deserve our strongest words of disapproval. We condemn the dastardly act and request the Government to deal with such anti social elements with a strong hand so that such acts of mindless violence do not occur again in any place of worship of any religious denomination".Buddhists move PM over attacks on shrine http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jul1913/state06 20 July 2013 The Assam Tribune 18 July 2013 Dibrugarh In Nagpur during a protest, Buddhist monk Bodhi Priya Vinay tried to immolate himself but was stopped by police.Monk attempts self immolation to protest Mahabodhi Temple blasts http://ibnlive.in.com/news/monk-attempts-self-immolation-to-protest-mahabodhi-temple-blasts/414581-3-237.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130820045102/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/monk-attempts-self-immolation-to-protest-mahabodhi-temple-blasts/414581-3-237.html dead 20 August 2013 16 August 2013 CNN-IBN 15 August 2013 Press Trust of India Cable News Network Buddhist monks from Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, including the World Fellowship of Buddhists, condemned the Gaya attacks.Monks protest Bodh Gaya attack http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/359258/rallies-against-bombing-in-bodh-gaya 11 July 2013 Bangkok Post 10 July 2013 Bangkok Post and dpa The Post Publishing Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand Throughout India, protestors led peace rallies and bandhs against the Bodh Gaya bombings.Buddhists protest in Siliguri against Bodh Gaya blasts http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/buddhists-protest-in-siliguri-against-bodh-gaya-blasts-113071200138_1.html 12 July 2013 Business Standard 12 July 2013 ANI Business Standard Ltd.Tawang protests blasts in Bodh Gaya http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jul1213/oth06 12 July 2013 The Assam Tribune 11 July 2013Bandh in Aurangabad over Mahabodhi temple blasts peaceful http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bandh-in-aurangabad-to-protest-mahabodhi-temple-blasts/405600-3-232.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131208212448/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bandh-in-aurangabad-to-protest-mahabodhi-temple-blasts/405600-3-232.html dead 8 December 2013 12 July 2013 IBN Live 10 July 2013 PTIShanti March undertaken to condemn, and protest serial bombing in Bodh Gaya in city http://www.nagpurtoday.in/shanti-march-undertaken-to-condemn-and-protest-serial-bombing-in-bodh-gaya-in-city/ 12 July 2013 Nagpur Today 9 July 2013Leg bandh against Bodh Gaya terrorist attack http://www.tninews.com/newsdet.aspx?q=75899 12 July 2013 Tiger News International 7 July 2013LADAKH observes complete Bandh to protest Bodh Gaya blasts http://cityairnews.com/content/ladakh-observes-complete-bandh-protest-bodh-gaya-blasts 12 July 2013 City Air News 9 July 2013Buddhist monks stage protest in Kolkata http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/buddhist-monks-stage-protest-in-kolkata/article4893255.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20131203002633/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/buddhist-monks-stage-protest-in-kolkata/article4893255.ece live 3 December 2013 12 July 2013 The Hindu 8 July 2013 subscription The Hindu World Council of Churches general secretary Olav Fykse Tveit expressed "heartfelt sorrow and solidarity" over the bombings. In a letter to the Buddhist community, he said: "We wish and hope that this incident, despite its traumatic and tragic dimensions, may be transformed into an opportunity to offer the world a glimpse of the best of your morality and spirituality".Letter of solidarity to Buddhists on Mahabodhi temple blasts http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/general-secretary/messages-and-letters/letter-of-solidarity-to-buddhists-on-mahabodhi-temple-blasts/ World Council of Churches 24 July 2013 16 July 2013 References 30em External links Incident summary at the Global Terrorism Database Photographs of the Bombing of Bodh Gaya Part 1 and Part 2 Scholars ask Govt. to protect Buddhist sites IM bomb-maker said to be behind Bodh Gaya blasts Assessing the Bodh Gaya Terror Attack by Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Category:Religious building bombings in India Category:Bodh Gaya Category:Crime in Bihar Category:Gaya district Category:2010s in Bihar Category:India–Myanmar relations Category:Indian Mujahideen attacks Category:Anti-Buddhism Category:Persecution of Buddhists by Muslims Category:Terrorist incidents in India in 2013 Category:2013 building bombings Category:2018 building bombings Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2013 Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2018 Category:2013 in international relations Category:2018 in international relations Category:21st century in Buddhism Category:History of Buddhism in India Category:Terrorist incidents in India in 2018 Category:July 2013 in India Category:January 2018 in India