2010 Jama Masjid attack
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The 2010 Jama Masjid attack occurred on September 19, 2010 when two gunmen on a motorcycle fired at a tourist bus near Gate 3 of the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India and injured two Taiwanese tourists. The incident provoked fears about security for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi. About three hours later a car parked approximately 150 meters from the spot caught fire, apparently caused by a minor blast.
Two bike-borne terrorists opened fire at a stationary tourist bus purportedly carrying a TV crew from Taiwan at 11:24 pm, near Gate 3 of Jama Masjid. A explosive-laden device was planted in a Maruti 800
car, parked near a transformer near the mosque. The car had approximately 20 litres of fuel in its tank, which would have cause considerable damage if it had succeeded in exploding, but bomb timers failed and it did not go off. There were two victims of the shootout, Zeseweiu (27) and Chiang (28), both Taiwanese citizens. Zeseweiu head was grazed by a bullet while trying to escape, while Chiang was shot in the abdomen and had to be operated on. They were stated to be out of danger the next day when the state CM and Union Home Minister paid a visit on them; they are likely to be discharged from the hospital soon.
on September 19, 2008, in which Atif Amin, the chief bomber of the Indian Mujahideen
was killed. This had dealt a severe blow to the group, which had been blamed earlier for terror attacks between 2007 and 2009, in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur Surat and Faizabad. According to investigating agencies, the revival of the group was announced in an email to the media, with the intention of avenging the killed terrorists.
The incident took place barely 200 meters away from the Jama Masjid police station, and at the time of the shooting, the cops from PCR van stationed at gate number 3 had gone to settle a family brawl nearby in the Khankhana street, in the Machli Bazar area, allowing the bikers to flee. The control room received the call barely half an hour later. In a security lapse, the 20 CCTVs which were installed near the Masjid, were found to lying defunct. The cameras had been installed on April 14, 2006, after the twin blasts
at the Masjid. According to the police, the terrorists were divided in two groups; the first reached the spot on a motorcycle and the second group followed them in a Maruti car, which later caught fire due to the "crudely-assembled" pressure cooker bomb in it. Police detained 30 people for questioning.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the revelatory email was sent through a SIM card connection whose location was traced to Borivali
. It was purchased by a man in his 20s, from a shop in the Dadar
Truck Terminus area in Mumbai
, and the police were looking for a man from Beed
in Maharashtra
, who had furnished a driver's license and a pan card under the name "Purva Shinde".
On 30th November, 2011, the Delhi Police arrested six suspected Indian Mujahideen
operatives whom they claimed to be the perpetrators of the 2010 Pune bombing
, the Chinnaswamy stadium blast and the 2010 Jama Masjid attack
. One Pakistani
national was also reported to have been arrested. Two of the seven people were arrested in Chennai
and were identified by the Delhi Police as Mohammad Irshad Khan (age 50) and Abdul Rahman (age 19), hailing from Madhubani
district of Bihar
. Another individual - Ghayur Jamil - a student at a madarsa in Darbhanga
was also arrested from Madhubani
on the charge of recruiting youths from near the Indo-Nepal border for terrorist activities, Abdul Rahman being one of such recruits. This charge was disputed by Jamil's father who billed him as a good orator and an honest, religious man who had lost a bag containing his belongings - including his PAN card, residential proof and photos - a few days back.
Two bike-borne terrorists opened fire at a stationary tourist bus purportedly carrying a TV crew from Taiwan at 11:24 pm, near Gate 3 of Jama Masjid. A explosive-laden device was planted in a Maruti 800
Maruti 800
Maruti 800 is a city car manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India. It is a rebadged version of an old model of the Suzuki Alto. Over 2.5 million Maruti 800s have been sold since its launch in 1983...
car, parked near a transformer near the mosque. The car had approximately 20 litres of fuel in its tank, which would have cause considerable damage if it had succeeded in exploding, but bomb timers failed and it did not go off. There were two victims of the shootout, Zeseweiu (27) and Chiang (28), both Taiwanese citizens. Zeseweiu head was grazed by a bullet while trying to escape, while Chiang was shot in the abdomen and had to be operated on. They were stated to be out of danger the next day when the state CM and Union Home Minister paid a visit on them; they are likely to be discharged from the hospital soon.
Batla House encounter link
The attack is significant because it took place on the second anniversary of the Batla House encounterBatla House encounter case
Batla House encounter officially known as Operation Batla House, took place on 19 September 2008, against suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists in Batla House locality in Jamia Nagar, Delhi, in which two suspected terrorist, Atif Amin and Mohamed Sajid, two other suspects Mohd Saif and Zeeshan...
on September 19, 2008, in which Atif Amin, the chief bomber of the Indian Mujahideen
Indian Mujahideen
Indian Mujahideen is a terrorist group based in India, known for carrying out several attacks against civilian targets in India....
was killed. This had dealt a severe blow to the group, which had been blamed earlier for terror attacks between 2007 and 2009, in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur Surat and Faizabad. According to investigating agencies, the revival of the group was announced in an email to the media, with the intention of avenging the killed terrorists.
Investigation
Subsequent police investigations revealed that one of the timers of the cooker bomb was timed at exactly 11:37 am, the time when the Batla House encounter had taken place two years before on the same day, in which two Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, Atif Amin and Mohd Sajid, were killed.The incident took place barely 200 meters away from the Jama Masjid police station, and at the time of the shooting, the cops from PCR van stationed at gate number 3 had gone to settle a family brawl nearby in the Khankhana street, in the Machli Bazar area, allowing the bikers to flee. The control room received the call barely half an hour later. In a security lapse, the 20 CCTVs which were installed near the Masjid, were found to lying defunct. The cameras had been installed on April 14, 2006, after the twin blasts
2006 Jama Masjid explosions
On April 14, 2006, two explosions occurred in the courtyard of Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque in Old Delhi . 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 worshippers wash their hands and feet before offering...
at the Masjid. According to the police, the terrorists were divided in two groups; the first reached the spot on a motorcycle and the second group followed them in a Maruti car, which later caught fire due to the "crudely-assembled" pressure cooker bomb in it. Police detained 30 people for questioning.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the revelatory email was sent through a SIM card connection whose location was traced to Borivali
Borivali
Borivali or Borivli a suburban area located in the north-west section of Mumbai island. Borivali is approximately from Mumbai Airport and from Churchgate Railway Station...
. It was purchased by a man in his 20s, from a shop in the Dadar
Dadar
Dadar is a place in Mumbai, and is also a railway station on both the Western and Central lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. Dadar is situated in the heart of Mumbai, and Dadar station is the only railway station common to both the Central and Western lines...
Truck Terminus area in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, and the police were looking for a man from Beed
Beed
Beed is a town and administrative headquarters of the district of the same name located in central Maharashtra state of India. According to 2001 census, it is the largest urban area in the district with a population of 138,091. Calculated population of 2010 is 161,604. It ranks 295th in population...
in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, who had furnished a driver's license and a pan card under the name "Purva Shinde".
On 30th November, 2011, the Delhi Police arrested six suspected Indian Mujahideen
Indian Mujahideen
Indian Mujahideen is a terrorist group based in India, known for carrying out several attacks against civilian targets in India....
operatives whom they claimed to be the perpetrators of the 2010 Pune bombing
2010 Pune bombing
The 2010 Pune bombing occurred on 13 February 2010 at approximately 7:15 pm ISTwhen a bomb exploded at the German Bakery in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. The blast killed seventeen people, and injured at least 60 more...
, the Chinnaswamy stadium blast and the 2010 Jama Masjid attack
2010 Jama Masjid attack
The 2010 Jama Masjid attack occurred on September 19, 2010 when two gunmen on a motorcycle fired at a tourist bus near Gate 3 of the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India and injured two Taiwanese tourists. The incident provoked fears about security for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi...
. One Pakistani
Pakistani
Pakistani may refer to:Person associated with Pakistan* Demographics of Pakistan* List of PakistanisPakistani as a language:* Urdu, national language of Pakistan* Languages of PakistanOther:* Pakistani cuisine- See also :...
national was also reported to have been arrested. Two of the seven people were arrested in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
and were identified by the Delhi Police as Mohammad Irshad Khan (age 50) and Abdul Rahman (age 19), hailing from Madhubani
Madhubani
Madhubani is a town and a municipality in Madhubani district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the district headquarters. It lies 26 km northeast of Darbhanga town and was part of the erstwhile 'Bettiah Raj'. Internal disputes and family quarrels divided the Bettiah Raj in course of time....
district of Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
. Another individual - Ghayur Jamil - a student at a madarsa in Darbhanga
Darbhanga
Darbhangā is a twin city and a municipal corporation and the capital city of the Darbhanga district and Darbhanga Division in the state of Bihar, India. It is one of the most important districts of North Bihar situated in the very heart of Mithilanchal. According to the latest 2011 census, the...
was also arrested from Madhubani
Madhubani
Madhubani is a town and a municipality in Madhubani district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the district headquarters. It lies 26 km northeast of Darbhanga town and was part of the erstwhile 'Bettiah Raj'. Internal disputes and family quarrels divided the Bettiah Raj in course of time....
on the charge of recruiting youths from near the Indo-Nepal border for terrorist activities, Abdul Rahman being one of such recruits. This charge was disputed by Jamil's father who billed him as a good orator and an honest, religious man who had lost a bag containing his belongings - including his PAN card, residential proof and photos - a few days back.