2013 Hyderabad blasts

Terrorist attacks at a market in India yes April 2017 April 2020 2013 Hyderabad bombings 2013 Hyderabad blasts 1.JPG Place India Telangana Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad right 17.360106 78.473427 Location of Dilsukhnagar in Telangana. Inset shows Telangana in India. none 225 none 17.360106 78.473427 region:IN_type:landmark_scale:2000_source:wikimapia Dilsukhnagar,Hyderabad, India 21 February 2013 18:58 and 19:01 IST (UTC+5.30) Serial blast 18 131 Indian Mujahideen Improvised explosive devicesIED used in twin blasts in Hyderabad: DGP http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ied-used-in-twin-blasts-in-hyderabad-dgp_1802842 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 PTI Yasin Bhatkal Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi Tahaseen Akhtar alias Monu Ajaz Shaikh Death penalty Waging war against nation, criminal conspiracy and murder Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Acthttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hyderabad-blasts-case-yasin-bhatkal-4-other-im-operatives-sentenced-to-death/articleshow/56065480.cms Hyderabad blasts case: Yasin Bhatkal, 4 other IM operatives sentenced to death 2016-12-19 The Times of India On 21 February 2013, at around 19:00 IST, two blasts occurred in the city of Hyderabad, India. The bombs exploded in Dilsukhnagar, a crowded shopping area,Hyderabad blasts: Dilsukhnagar has been on Indian Mujahideen radar since 1999 http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241026_1_gokul-chat-bhandar-twin-blasts-serial-blasts https://web.archive.org/web/20130224021321/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241026_1_gokul-chat-bhandar-twin-blasts-serial-blasts dead 24 February 2013 22 February 2013 The Times of India 22 February 2013 TNN within 100 m of each other.12 dead, 50 injured in blasts in Hyderabad http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_11-dead-50-injured-in-blasts-in-hyderabad_1802679 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 IANS12 dead, 84 injured in blasts in Hyderabad http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_12-dead-84-injured-in-blasts-in-hyderabad_1802679 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 PTI The first explosion occurred outside a roadside eatery named A1 Mirchi, next to the Anand Tiffin Centre and opposite the Konark movie hall, followed by the second one two minutes later near the Route 107 bus stand close to the Venkatadri theatre.Two blasts in Dilsukh Nagar area in Hyderabad http://zeenews.india.com/news/andhra-pradesh/blast-in-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad_830663.html Zee News 21 February 2013 21 February 201313 die in Hyderabad blasts aimed at teeming clusters http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130222/jsp/frontpage/story_16592045.jsp#.USkExvLJK2o https://web.archive.org/web/20130226161142/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130222/jsp/frontpage/story_16592045.jsp#.USkExvLJK2o dead 26 February 2013 The Telegraph, India 23 February 2013 22 February 2013Hyderabad blasts: toll goes up to 17 http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/hyderabad-blasts-toll-goes-up-to-16-113022200155_1.html Business Standard B Dasarath Reddy 22 February 2013 22 February 2013 In December 2016, Yasin Bhatkal - the co-founder of Indian Mujahideen, Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman, Asadullah Akhtar (who had been arrested with Bhatkal in 2013), Tahaseen Akhtar, and Ajaz Shaikh were sentenced to death by a National Investigation Agency special court (in Cherlapally Central Jail) for carrying out the attacks under the Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. In 2025, the Telangana High Court also upheld their death sentence.2025-04-09 'Life imprisonment would be completely futile': Hang 5 Indian Mujahideen men for 2013 Hyderabad blasts that killed 18, says Telangana HC https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hc-confirms-death-to-5-im-operatives-for-2013-dilsukhnagar-twin-blasts/articleshow/120105191.cms 2025-04-09 The Times of India 0971-8257 Bombings thumbnail|Destroyed bus shelter due to the first blast The first bomb went off at Anand Tiffins, located opposite Konark Theatre at around 19:02 IST (UTC+05:30). The second bomb went off at 19:06 IST between Venkatadri Theatre and Dilsukhnagar Bus Stand.Hyderabad blasts: Why the challenge is to stand united and defeat terror http://www.firstpost.com/india/hyderabad-blasts-why-the-challenge-is-to-stand-united-and-defeat-terror-635021.html First Post 22 February 2013 T S Sudhir Hyderabad, India 22 February 2013 According to the Hyderabad Police, the bombs were placed on bicycles.At least 10 killed, scores injured in Hyderabad blasts https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/the-hindu-archive-13-killed-83-injured-as-twin-blasts-rock-hyderabad/article4439367.ece 21 February 2013 The Hindu 21 February 2013 Hyderabad, India Andhra Pradesh's Director General of Police noted that Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been used in the two blasts to cause maximum damage. The blasts killed 18 people, which included at least three college studentsHyderabad bomb blasts: among 16 dead, at least three students http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/hyderabad-bomb-blasts-among-16-dead-at-least-three-students-334174 NDTV 22 February 2013 Radhika Iyer (With Agency inputs) Samira Shaikh Hyderabad, India 22 February 2013 and at least 119 injured.Hyderabad blasts: 16 killed, 119 injured http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/hyderabad-blast-14-people-dead-119-injured/2180-1.html 22 February 2013 The Indian Express 22 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130224050049/http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/hyderabad-blast-14-people-dead-119-injured/2180-1.html 24 February 2013 Investigation February 2014 A team of forensic experts from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) arrived in Hyderabad on a plane provided by the Border Security Force (BSF)Two blasts rock Hyderabad, 12 dead, 57 injured; NIA, NSG teams rushed http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-at-least-15-killed-in-three-blasts-in-hyderabads-dilsukh-nagar/374347-62.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130224012942/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-at-least-15-killed-in-three-blasts-in-hyderabads-dilsukh-nagar/374347-62.html dead 24 February 2013 IBN Live Singh Preeti 21 February 2013 for further investigation.NIA, NSG teams flying to Hyderabad blast site: RK Singh http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nia-nsg-teams-flying-to-hyderabad-blast-site-rk-singh_1802719 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 IANS Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde claimed that the Indian government had intelligence about possible blasts, but the information wasn't specific enough to pinpoint the location of the blast site.Govt warned about blasts but had no specific info: Shinde http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-warned-about-blasts-but-had-no-specific-info-Shinde/Article1-1015308.aspx/Article1-1015253.aspx Hindustan Times 21 February 2013 21 February 2013August 2021 medicmedic Shinde also said that authorities had received intelligence about possible attacks in the country but no specific information as to where or when they might occur.India's Hyderabad hit by two explosions https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-21537197 22 February 2013 21 February 2013 BBC News CNN-IBN reported that an Indian Mujahideen operative named Maqbool confessed to carrying out reconnaissance of Dilsukhnagar in 2012 during interrogation by Delhi Police.Indian Mujahideen suspect had in 2012 confessed doing recce of Dilsukh Nagar in Hyderabad http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-mujahideen-suspect-had-in-2012-confessed-doing-recce-of-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad/374366-3.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130224012910/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-mujahideen-suspect-had-in-2012-confessed-doing-recce-of-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad/374366-3.html dead 24 February 2013 21 February 2013 21 February 2013 IBN LiveHyderabad police ignored Delhi report https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hyderabad-blasts-Hyderabad-police-ignored-Delhi-report/articleshow/18620485.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130225212631/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/hyderabad/37241632_1_hyderabad-blasts-terror-strikes-anurag-sharma live 25 February 2013 21 February 2013 21 February 2013 The Times of India Initial reports also suggested the involvement of Indian Mujahideen in the blasts.S Lakshman Ganesh Hyderabad bomb blasts: Initial probe suggests hand of Indian Mujahidee https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hyderabad-bomb-blasts-Initial-probe-suggests-hand-of-Indian-Mujahideen/articleshow/18625615.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130223161628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241049_1_twin-blasts-gokul-chat-blasts-site live 23 February 2013 22 February 2013 The Times of India 22 February 2013 Times News Network On 22 February, two First Information Reports (FIR) were lodged probing the attack. One FIR was lodged at Cyberabads Saroor police station, while the second was lodged in Hyderabad.FIR filed in Hyderabad blasts case http://www.timesnow.tv/INDIA/FIR-filed-in-Hyderabad-blasts-case/videoshow/4421691.cms 22 February 2013 The Times of India 22 February 2013 PTI https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071005/http://www.timesnow.tv/INDIA/FIR-filed-in-Hyderabad-blasts-case/videoshow/4421691.cms 6 October 2014 dead As the Hyderabad Police continued investigating in the serial blasts case, they detained six people for questioning. The NIA conducted raids at various places in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, looking for alleged terror modules. Forensic investigation revealed that the two bombs used were packed with huge amounts of iron nails and bolts and ammonium nitrate, which were held together with a copper string.Hyderabad blasts: six detained for questioning http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/hyderabad-blasts-six-detained-for-questioning-334547 NDTV Convergence Limited 23 February 2013 Closed-circuit television footage collected from the traffic signal near the blast site revealed movements of five men who allegedly had planted explosives at the blast sites. However, the faces of the suspects were not clearly seen.Revealed: How culprits executed Hyderabad bomb blasts https://www.oneindia.com/2013/02/23/revealed-how-culprits-executed-hyderabad-bomb-blasts-1157040.html OneIndia News 23 February 201314 killed, 119 injured in Hyderabad blasts, probe team appointed says Sushilkumar Shinde http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sushilkumar-shinde-visits-blast-site-toll-climbs-to-14_1802972 22 February 2013 DNA India 22 February 2013 IANS Police sources later said that a Sai Baba temple in the area was the initial target of the criminal activity. However, a visit by Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma eluded them and forced them to change their target.Hyderabad blasts: Sai Baba temple was the initial target, say police sources http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hyderabad-blasts-sai-baba-temple-was-the-initial-target-say-police-sources/374649-62.html https://archive.today/20130411033640/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hyderabad-blasts-sai-baba-temple-was-the-initial-target-say-police-sources/374649-62.html dead 11 April 2013 IBN Live 23 February 2013 The Andhra Pradesh government claimed that it had obtained vital clues regarding the crime and would crack the case soon. Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy sent out 15 special teams of Andhra Pradesh police, consisting of 10–15 personnel each. People lodged in the Chanchalguda Central Jail were also questioned regarding the blasts.15 special teams constituted to crack Hyderabad blasts case, Andhra govt hopeful http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/india/37256599_1_hyderabad-blasts-vital-clues-serial-blasts https://web.archive.org/web/20130226061035/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/india/37256599_1_hyderabad-blasts-vital-clues-serial-blasts dead 26 February 2013 The Times of India 23 February 2013 Response Major cities in India like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore,High alert across Andhra Pradesh http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_high-alert-across-andhra-pradesh_1802715 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 IANS along with states like Gujarat,News of blasts in Hyderabad is saddening: Narendra Modi http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_news-of-blasts-in-hyderabad-is-saddening-narendra-modi_1802748 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 PTI Maharashtra and West BengalWest Bengal on alert in the wake of Hyderabad blasts http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_west-bengal-on-alert-in-the-wake-of-hyderabad-blasts_1802712 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 PTI were put on high alert after the blasts.Security stepped up in Delhi, Mumbai following Hyderabad blasts https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/security-stepped-up-in-delhi-mumbai-following-hyderabad-blasts/article4439460.ece 21 February 2013 The Hindu 21 February 2013 Press Trust of India The police of Andhra Pradesh were confronted with massive traffic jams when they tried to implement relief and rescue operations.Twin blasts rattle Hyderabad https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/the-hindu-archive-13-killed-83-injured-as-twin-blasts-rock-hyderabad/article4439367.ece The Hindu 21 February 2013 21 February 2013 Home secretary R. K. Singh stated that officials from the National Investigation Agency were shifted from Delhi to Hyderabad.Hyderabad blasts kill shoppers https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/21/hyderabad-blasts-kill-five 21 February 2013 The guardian 21 February 2013 Reactions Domestic President Pranab Mukherjee offered condolences to the bereaved families and condemned the blasts as "acts of cowardice".Hyderabad blasts are an act of cowardice: Pranab Mukherjee http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_hyderabad-blasts-are-an-act-of-cowardice-pranab-mukherjee_1802777 21 February 2013 DNA India 21 February 2013 PTI Prime Minister Manmohan Singh consoled the next of kin of those killed and seriously injured.Hyderabad blasts: PM appeals for calm, announces Rs 2 lakh for dead http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/hyderabad-blasts-pm-appeals-for-calm-announces-rs-2-lakh-for-dead_830672.html Zee News 21 February 2013 New Delhi, India 21 February 2013 The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Kiran Kumar Reddy, announced a compensation of 600000 yes to the next of kin of those killed in the blasts and promised to bear the medical expenses of the injured. Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde visited the blast site on the morning of 22 February and said that an investigation had been launched by a probe team appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government. On the next day, speaking in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj said political parties must fight non-state terror unitedly while calling out the central and Andhra Pradesh governments for their failure to prevent the twin explosions. "The nation needs to be united, the political parties need to get united. The moment that happens, we will be capable of fighting terror,"he stated.Hyderabad blasts: Sushma Swaraj says govt failed to act http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/hyderabad-blasts-sushma-swaraj-says-govt-failed-to-act_830760.html 22 February 2013 The Times of India 22 February 2013 Zeenews Bureau She controversially linked the twin blasts with a provocative speech made earlier by Akbaruddin Owaisi stating "Do these blasts have a connection with the provocative speeches made by an honourable member of this house?" which Asaduddin Owaisi (his brother) described as "unfortunate" and "irresponsible".Asaduddin Owaisi criticises Sushma Swaraj for linking him to Hyderabad blasts http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-asaduddin-owaisi-criticises-sushma-swaraj-for-linking-him-to-hyderabad-blasts-4189378-NOR.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130226154447/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-asaduddin-owaisi-criticises-sushma-swaraj-for-linking-him-to-hyderabad-blasts-4189378-NOR.html dead 26 February 2013 Dailybhaskar.com 23 February 2013 The spokesperson for Bharatiya Janta Party Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Several innocent lives have been lost in the Hyderabad blasts. The government should stop playing politics on the issue of terrorism. We want the government to take appropriate action. There should be better coordination between the Centre and the state governments. [..]This government should rise above vote-bank politics."http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-should-stop-playing-politics-with-terrorism-bjp-113022300200_1.html Govt should stop playing politics with terrorism: BJP Business Standard 2013-02-23PTI https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-should-stop-playing-politics-with-terrorism-bjp/article4446213.ece News / National : Govt. should stop playing politics with terrorism: BJP The Hindu 19 February 2013 2013-02-23 International United Nations – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement that condemned the attack and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. "The Secretary-General strongly condemns the indiscriminate attacks against civilians which occurred in the Indian city of Hyderabad."Hyderabad bomb blast: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemns attack https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/hyderabad-bomb-blast-un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-condemns-attack/articleshow/18623644.cms 22 February 2013 The Economic Times 22 February 2013 PTI  – In a statement released through the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, Canberra said: "The government and people of Australia express their condolences and sympathy for victims of the bomb attacks in Hyderabad, India, on February 21. Australia condemns all acts of terrorism. These bombs appear to have been directed at innocent people, going about their daily business. Foreign Minister Bob Carr said he will be writing to India's Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid, to express his support for India's efforts to prevent terrorist attacks," the statement added. "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed or wounded," Senator Carr said.Australia condemns Hyderabad terror bombings - Yahoo! News India. In.news.yahoo.com (2013-02-22). Retrieved on 2013-08-29.  – The United States of America condemned the "cowardly attack" saying that it stood with India in battling the "scourge of terrorism" and offered its assistance in probing the incident. Secretary of State John Kerry personally expressed condolences at the loss of lives and condemned the attack on behalf of his country. In Kerry's first Twitter posting as secretary of state he wrote: "Saw friend/Foreign Secretary Mathai- discussed importance of relationship w/ #India, expressed sympathies to brave people of #Hyderabad -JK." State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland stated ″We condemn the cowardly attack in Hyderabad, India, in the strongest possible terms, and we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and to the people of India.″US condemns Hyderabad blasts, offers assistance in probe http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/us-condemns-hyderabad-blasts-offers-assistance-in-probe-113022200190_1.html Lalit Jha 22 February 2013 Business Standard 22 February 2013 PTI  – France condemned "in the strongest terms" the twin bombing in Hyderabad and said India can count on Paris' "steadfast support and cooperation" in the fight against terrorism. Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the victims' families on behalf of France, François Hollande, President of France expressed "his complete solidarity with the Indian people and the government in the fight against terrorism, for which they can count on France's steadfast support and cooperation".France condemns Hyderabad attack, offers support. Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-29.  – Foreign Ministry spokesman Moazzam Khan said: "Pakistan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Hyderabad causing several deaths and injuries."Pakistan condemns India bomb attacks, says all terrorism 'unjustifiable' http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/pakistan/37241152_1_bomb-blasts-pakistan-moazzam-khan https://web.archive.org/web/20130227034154/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/pakistan/37241152_1_bomb-blasts-pakistan-moazzam-khan dead 27 February 2013 22 February 2013 The Times of India 22 February 2013 PTI  – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that read: "We condemn this terrorist attack which killed innocent people. We wish God's mercy upon those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to their bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to those wounded".http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-45_-21-february-2013_-press-release-regarding-the-blasts-that-took-place-in-the-hyderabad-city-of-india.en.mfa Press Release Regarding the Blasts that took Place in the Hyderabad City of India Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey 21 February 2013 22 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303130003/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-45_-21-february-2013_-press-release-regarding-the-blasts-that-took-place-in-the-hyderabad-city-of-india.en.mfa 3 March 2016 dead See also Religious violence in India Islamic terrorism August 2007 Hyderabad bombings References 30em Category:Terrorist incidents in Hyderabad, India Category:Improvised explosive device bombings in India Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2013 Category:Indian Mujahideen attacks Category:Islamic terrorism in India Category:2013 mass murders Category:Terrorist incidents in India in 2013 Category:2010s in Andhra Pradesh Category:Crime in Hyderabad, India Category:Attacks on theatres Category:February 2013 crimes in Asia Category:Building bombings in India 2013 Hyderabad blasts