Mumbai was again shaken when three blast ripped the city this evening killing eight and injuring more than 70 people.
Reports say that the three blast happened simultaneously in Opera House, Zaveri Bazaar and Dadar station. Here's a real time update on the three blast that rocked Mumbai:
8:20 pm: Domestic and International airports in Mumbai reportedly sealed. CISF screening airport parking lots
8:17 pm: Home Minister Chidambaram to brief the media at 9:00 pm on the Mumbai blasts
8:14 pm: BSF forensic experts being readied to fly to Mumbai
8:12 pm: PM speaks to Maharastra CM on blasts; asks him to keep him posted
8:10 pm: Maharashtra Home Secretary claims 60 have been injured
8:07 pm: Local trains in Mumbai are still functional
8:05 pm: Police sources say improvised explosive devices used in the blasts
8:03 pm: IED used in blast: TV reports
8:02 pm: If you or your loved ones are injured in the Mumbai blasts, please call 022 6133 6133 - MeraDoctor lines are open for all
8:01 pm: Kabhuthar Khaana area in Dadar cordoned off
8:00 pm: It seems to be a terror attack: Home ministry
7:58 pm: TV reports say that 8 people have been killed and more than 70 injured
7:55 pm: Dader blast victims taken to Kem hospital; Zaveri Bazaar blast victims taken to JJ hospital
7:54 pm: Zaveri Bazaar blast took place in a meter box of an electric pole
7:53 pm: Home Ministry puts NSG team on standby
7:52 pm: Teams of Maharashtra ATS rushed to the blast site
7:50 pm: One explosion was in a car in Dadar
7:50 pm: Cellular networks jammed across Mumbai
7:47 pm: Home Ministry confirms blasts are an act of Terrorism
7:45 pm: Security alert in Delhi after Mumbai blasts
7:43 pm: Chhagan Bhujpal refuses to give confirmation on mumber of injured
7:40 pm: Home ministry confirms blasts in Mumbai
7:35 pm: Probing a tiffin box found near the blast site: ACP
7:32 pm: 7:30 pm - Early reports indicate casualties in Zaveri Bazaar blast.
7:30 pm: Fire under control in Zaveri Bazaar, says eye witness.
7:25 pm: Eyewitnesses report hearing explosion sound near Kabuthar Khaana in Dadar. It is located next to Dadar Station.
7:20 pm: Home Ministry refuses to confirm that they are bomb blasts
7:15 pm: Three blasts reported from different parts of Mumbai - Dadar, Prasad Chambers in Opera House and Zaveri Bazaar.
Mumbai Blast
By coolman007 •
Live coverage: Three blasts in Mumbai
Yahoo! India News – 55 minutes ago
I know its happening all over... which is freakin sad.
Just pissed off over the apathetic attitude of those in charge and at the helm of affairs...
Yes, the unity has to be applauded.. But ask yourself, why is it that we 'have to' bounce back every time? Mumbai is targetted everytime and politicians expect us to 'bounce back'!!
Many politicians just use this 'Spirit of Mumbai is indomitable' tag to digress from the reality...
The thing is, Mumbai will never , ever bow down to such incidents... that's because people need to make a living... and if an employee doesn't work the next day, he/she knows that it will not benefit them in the long run... that's why you'll see trains full with people today from 05 am onwards... Life goes on...
Staying in Mumbai with basic facilities for 1 year and one is prepared so much for life that he/she can spend a lifetime anywhere in the world...
I guess after a certain period of mourning and grievance, we must learn to move on... we must... no matter how difficult it may seem..
We have all been touched at sometime by the same.Sad loss of life, horrible event and a shock.Some things are too sad and horrible for words.
That is kind of you, and those who are praying for the citizens affected... Hope things normalize soon... Such incidents, be it in any country, are very sorry incidents... As a Mumbaikar, I thank you all for ur prayers.
I hope they get all possible help they deserve and I am of course thinking of India and praying for all those affected.
Dunno abt overseas help, but there is a good network of blood donors.. News channels havent covered it yet, but I believe that people should be responding... We have many sites like bloodaid.com etc which rounds up people from all over India for blood donation, and also using twitter updates there...Hope all is well for those affected... I have been to these areas last time, and I can tell you ths- they're really, really crowded in the evenings!
Lets pray with almighty god to rest departed soul in eternity peace!!!
And
Get well soon those who are injured....!!!!
We should love all the human beings on the face of this earth,
Why this terrorism?????/
Have you heard how the blood donation is going and is there any help being given from outside India to support the wounded and bereaved? It's so bloody sad.
very very very sad
Hope and pray the culprits are found and caught and made to pay for all the destruction they have brought about. Very very saddening!
All areas under quite a security... People are helping one another.... If any people have any friends in Mumbai close to the hospitals healthy enough to donate blood, please pass on the message to do do.. Would be beneficial for some....
its really a sad incident. lots of innocent people lost their lives, may all rest their souls in peace. May allah save the world from bad people and their intentions
Let us pray for the dead and injured. I pray that people see sense and stop this unnecccessary murder and mayhem..
its a signs of times
Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow - it's only a day away (sorry about the singing).I know what is in store for me - Harry Bl**dy Potter lolSpeak tomorrow love. Going to watch a movie with the kids. xoxoxoxoxo
It is too sad for it to go any other way I hope.Innocent peole are dead and injured - today and this forum is not the time nor place to point fingers.RIP to all.
I know love and this is why the world is in such a mess.I always used to focus on not why it happened and who was to 'blame' but what could be done for those left behind and for those injured.
I know that feeling love - the troubles in Ireland and all that.It's just so sad and there is no need for it.
Thank god your family are safe and well.Let's hope this is the last of it all.Horrible thing to happen.
I hope not - this is too sad for it to get into a bashing thread.People are dead - that should be the main concern.
rumour mongers are gonna have a field day.
very sad
Again!
news.