Terrorist Attacks: An Analysis
In India, we are continuously facing Terrorist Attacks via cross border terrorism since last many decades. Though there was a significant drop in terrorist attack on India. But whenever, we think that terrorism has been totally eradicated, a new attack occurs and a fear reappears in our mind. A such unfortunate incident occurred yesterday, 23th April 2025, when tourists were attacked and 26 were brutally killed by them.
Here is a list of attacks on India since last 15 years with high casualties, injuries, or strategic importance, based on available historical records and widely reported events.
Major Terrorist Attacks in India (2010–April 2025)
2010 Pune Bombing (German Bakery Blast)
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- Date: February 13, 2010
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- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
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- Details: A bomb exploded at the German Bakery, a popular spot for locals and tourists.
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- Casualties: 17 killed, over 60 injured.
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- Perpetrators: Linked to the Indian Mujahideen.
2011 Mumbai Bombings (Triple Blasts)
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- Date: July 13, 2011
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- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Opera House, Zaveri Bazaar, Dadar)
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- Details: Three coordinated bomb blasts during rush hour.
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- Casualties: 26 killed, over 130 injured.
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- Perpetrators: Attributed to the Indian Mujahideen.
2013 Hyderabad Blasts
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- Date: February 21, 2013
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- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (Dilsukhnagar)
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- Details: Twin bomb blasts in a crowded market area.
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- Casualties: 18 killed, over 100 injured.
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- Perpetrators: Indian Mujahideen suspected.
2016 Uri Attack
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- Date: September 18, 2016
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- Location: Uri, Jammu and Kashmir
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- Details: Four heavily armed terrorists attacked an Indian Army base near the Line of Control (LoC).
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- Casualties: 19 soldiers killed, 4 terrorists neutralized.
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- Perpetrators: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Pakistan-based group.
2019 Pulwama Attack
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- Date: February 14, 2019
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- Location: Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir
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- Details: A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of CRPF personnel.
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- Casualties: 40 CRPF personnel killed.
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- Perpetrators: Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility.
2021 Jammu Air Force Station Attack
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- Date: June 27, 2021
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- Location: Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
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- Details: Twin drone-based bomb attacks targeted an Indian Air Force base, marking a new tactic in terrorist operations.
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- Casualties: No fatalities, minor injuries to 2 personnel.
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- Perpetrators: Suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) involvement.
2023 Kalamassery Blasts
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- Date: October 29, 2023
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- Location: Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala
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- Details: A series of IED blasts during a Jehovah’s Witnesses convention.
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- Casualties: 8 killed (including 1 child), over 50 injured.
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- Perpetrators: Dominic Martin, a lone actor, surrendered and claimed responsibility; motive under investigation.
2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack
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- Date: April 22, 2025 (based on recent context clues)
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- Location: Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
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- Details: Terrorists opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran Valley, known as “mini Switzerland.” Described as the deadliest civilian attack since 2019.
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- Casualties: At least 26 killed (mostly tourists), several injured.
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- Perpetrators: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) suspected, with Saifullah Kasuri identified as a key mastermind.
Observations and Notes
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- Trends: The attacks vary in nature, from bombings (2010–2013) to military-targeted assaults (2016–2019) and a mix of civilian and tactical strikes (2021–2025). Jammu and Kashmir remains a focal point due to its geopolitical significance, though incidents have occurred across India.
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- Groups Involved: Prominent groups include Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and the Indian Mujahideen, often with alleged external support from Pakistan-based operatives.
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- Data Gaps: Exact figures for total attacks between 2010 and 2025 are hard to pin down due to varying definitions of “major” incidents and incomplete reporting for recent years (2024–2025). The South Asian Terrorism Portal (SATP) and government records suggest thousands of smaller incidents, but this list highlights the most impactful ones.
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- 2024–2025: Beyond the Pahalgam attack, no other widely reported major incidents are confirmed for 2024 or early 2025 as of April 24, 2025, though smaller clashes in Jammu and Kashmir may have occurred.
This list is not exhaustive but captures the most significant terrorist attacks in India over the last 15 years based on casualty tolls, media coverage, and strategic impact. For real-time updates or additional details beyond April 24, 2025, further research would be needed as events unfold. Let me know if you’d like deeper analysis on any specific incident!
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