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India second worst terror-hit country, says NGO
Quoting a recent US report, a Mumbai-based NGO said India is the second most worst terrorism-afflicted country, behind only war-ravaged Iraq, facing eight terror attacks in 2008 alone and losing over 3,500 lives in the last few years.
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New Delhi, November 14, 2009
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The major terror attack in Mumbai in 2008 that claimed 183 lives and injured over 300, re-opened the wounds of thousands of people in different Indian cities. Here is a list of terror attacks that shook the country in 2008.

May 13, 2008 - Seven bombs rip through the crowded streets of the western city of Jaipur, killing at least 63 in markets and outside Hindu temples.

July 25 - Eight small bombs hit the IT city of Bangalore, killing one woman and wounding at least 15.

July 26 - At least 16 small bombs explode in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, killing 45 and wounding 161. A little-known group called the "Indian Mujahideen" claims responsibility for the attack and the May 13 attack in Jaipur.

Sept. 13 - At least five bombs explode in crowded markets and streets in the heart of New Delhi, killing at least 23 and injuring more than 100. The Indian Mujahideen again claim responsibility.

Oct. 30 - Eleven bomb blasts in quick succession ripped through the main city of India's troubled northeastern Assam state and three other towns on Thursday, killing 76 and wounding at least 320.

Nov. 26 - At least 80 people were killed in a series of attacks apparently aimed at tourists in India’s financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday. Police said at least 250 people had been wounded.


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