2006 Jama Masjid bombings

Terrorist incident in Old Delhi, India November 2018 November 2018 On 14 April 2006, two explosions occurred in the courtyard of Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque in Old Delhi (India). The first blast took place at 17:26 local time right in the middle of the courtyard next to Wazoo Khana 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 (azaan). The explosives were reportedly carried in plastic bags. There were around 1000 people in the mosque at the time of blasts as the day happened to be Friday, considered holy by the Muslims as well as being the first Friday after Mawlid, the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The explosions did not cause any damage to the mosque. The Delhi government announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs. 50,000 to those with serious injuries and Rs. 25,000 to those with minor injuries.http://www.ibnlive.com/article/iptv_to_hit_the_screen_soon/8244-3.html Report on CNN IBNLive 14 April 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060415152508/http://www.ibnlive.com/article/iptv_to_hit_the_screen_soon/8244-3.html 15 April 2006 dead dmy-all 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.http://in.rediff.com/news/2006/apr/14masjid.htm Twin blasts rock Jama Rediff.com 2006-04-14 It is being speculated that these blasts might be linked with coincidental six grenade attacks in Srinagar, that took place the same day.http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=179470142&p=y7947x848&n=179470902 Series of explosions injures 27 in India Irish Examiner 2006-04-14 According to Delhi police, these were "low-intensity blasts" triggered by crude explosives. The police have not ruled out terrorist involvement. As of 15 April 2006, no terrorist group had claimed the responsibility of the blasts. The Delhi police have arrested four people and are questioning them for the blasts. Another school of thought suggests that the explosions could be the handiwork of some office bearers of the mosque due to internal rivalry.http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/may/18raman.htm Column by B Raman Rediff.com 2007-05-18 References External links Explosion rocks Jama Masjid in India BBC News CBS News Economic Times Times of India NDTV Voice of America 28.6507 77.2334 title Category:2006 building bombings Category:Mosque bombings in India Category:Terrorist incidents in India in 2006 Category:Manmohan Singh administration Category:2000s in Delhi Category:Crime in Delhi Category:April 2006 in India Category:April 2006 crimes in Asia Category:2006 in Islam Category:Terrorist incidents by unknown perpetrators Category:Attacks on mosques in the 2000s