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February 18, 1983 | ‘Nellie’ Massacres in Assam, India

On this day on 1983, a massacre unfolded over an election in which then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had allowed Bangladeshi migrants to vote.

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February 14, 1998 | Valentine’s Day Massacre in India

I have no idea how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in India but I am certain that citizens would prefer not to mark the day with bombs.

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Modi’s Indian government is creating the conditions for more terrorism

The fear that an armed conflict between India and Pakistan could escalate to an exchange of nukes keep many national security officials awake at nights.

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January 22, 2002 | Attack on US cultural centre in India

India may be in the news for Hindu terrorism these days but it has suffered from jihadi terrorism as well.

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Massacre of Hindu train passengers by Sikh terrorists – December 26, 1991

Train security is generally understated which makes you wonder why there are not more terrorist attacks on these modes of transportation.

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Today in Terrorism: November 26, 2008 – Taj Mahal Palace hotel attack

On this day in 2008, ten terrorists from Pakistan proceeded to go on a rampage at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, a railway station, two hospitals and a Jewish centre.

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Today in Terrorism: November 22, 2009 – ‘Bicycle bombs’ in Northeastern India

On this day in 2009, seven people were killed and over 20 wounded when two bicycles kitted with explosives detonated in the Indian state of Assam.

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Today in Terrorism: 31 October 1984 assassination of Indira Gandhi

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by Sikh bodyguards in retaliation for Golden Temple siege.