2008 Mumbai attacks
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The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist shootings and bombings across Mumbai, India, that killed over 160 people and targeted hotels, a train station, and a Jewish center over four days.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 2008 Mumbai attacks canonical | 4 |
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Target entity: 2008 Mumbai attacks Context triple: [Lashkar-e-Taiba, notableAttack, 2008 Mumbai attacks]
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Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre
The Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre was a 1930 British colonial shooting of unarmed protesters in Peshawar, which became a pivotal moment in the nonviolent Pashtun independence movement.
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Pulwama
Pulwama is a town in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its agriculture, particularly saffron cultivation, and its location in the southern part of the Kashmir Valley.
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Nyanya bombings
The Nyanya bombings were deadly terrorist attacks near Abuja, Nigeria, in 2014, widely attributed to the Islamist militant group Boko Haram and emblematic of its violent insurgency.
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7/7 bombings
The 7/7 bombings were a series of coordinated suicide attacks on London’s public transport system on July 7, 2005, carried out by Islamist extremists and resulting in significant loss of life and injuries.
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Central Legislative Assembly bombing
The Central Legislative Assembly bombing was a 1929 protest attack carried out by Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt in the Delhi assembly to oppose repressive colonial laws without intending to cause fatalities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 2008 Mumbai attacks Target entity description: The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist shootings and bombings across Mumbai, India, that killed over 160 people and targeted hotels, a train station, and a Jewish center over four days.
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A.
Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre
The Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre was a 1930 British colonial shooting of unarmed protesters in Peshawar, which became a pivotal moment in the nonviolent Pashtun independence movement.
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B.
Pulwama
Pulwama is a town in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its agriculture, particularly saffron cultivation, and its location in the southern part of the Kashmir Valley.
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C.
Nyanya bombings
The Nyanya bombings were deadly terrorist attacks near Abuja, Nigeria, in 2014, widely attributed to the Islamist militant group Boko Haram and emblematic of its violent insurgency.
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D.
7/7 bombings
The 7/7 bombings were a series of coordinated suicide attacks on London’s public transport system on July 7, 2005, carried out by Islamist extremists and resulting in significant loss of life and injuries.
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E.
Central Legislative Assembly bombing
The Central Legislative Assembly bombing was a 1929 protest attack carried out by Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt in the Delhi assembly to oppose repressive colonial laws without intending to cause fatalities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bombing
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mass shooting ⓘ siege ⓘ terrorist attack ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | 26/11 attacks ⓘ |
| attackType |
bomb blast
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shooting spree ⓘ suicide attack ⓘ |
| capturedAttacker | Ajmal Kasab NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cityTargeted | Mumbai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commemoratedOn | 26 November each year in Mumbai ⓘ |
| coordinatedAttackOn |
Cama Hospital
NERFINISHED
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus NERFINISHED ⓘ Lane near Times of India building ⓘ Leopold Cafe NERFINISHED ⓘ Mazagaon docks NERFINISHED ⓘ Metro Cinema NERFINISHED ⓘ Nariman House NERFINISHED ⓘ Oberoi Trident Hotel NERFINISHED ⓘ Taj Mahal Palace Hotel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| duration | 4 days ⓘ |
| endDate | 2008-11-29 ⓘ |
| executionDateOfAjmalKasab | 2012-11-21 ⓘ |
| impact |
heightened security in Indian hotels and public places
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international condemnation of terrorism ⓘ |
| ledTo |
India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis 2008–2009
NERFINISHED
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creation of National Investigation Agency ⓘ strengthening of Indian counter-terrorism laws ⓘ |
| legalOutcomeForAjmalKasab | sentenced to death ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Mumbai ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | extensive live television coverage in India ⓘ |
| militaryResponder |
Indian Navy MARCOS
NERFINISHED
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National Security Guard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| motive |
anti-India terrorism
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religious extremism ⓘ |
| notableSurvivor | Ajmal Kasab NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableVictimGroup |
Indian civilians
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Jewish hostages ⓘ NSG commandos NERFINISHED ⓘ foreign tourists ⓘ police officers ⓘ |
| numberOfAttackers | 10 ⓘ |
| numberOfFatalities | approximately 166 ⓘ |
| numberOfInjured | over 300 ⓘ |
| partOf | terrorism in India ⓘ |
| perpetrator | Lashkar-e-Taiba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| policeResponder | Mumbai Police NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryMethod |
bombing
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hostage-taking ⓘ shooting ⓘ |
| startDate | 2008-11-26 ⓘ |
| suspectedSupportFrom | Pakistan-based militants ⓘ |
| targetedType |
Jewish center
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hospital ⓘ luxury hotels ⓘ restaurant ⓘ transport hub ⓘ |
| usedWeapon |
assault rifles
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hand grenades ⓘ improvised explosive devices ⓘ |
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Subject: 2008 Mumbai attacks Description of subject: The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist shootings and bombings across Mumbai, India, that killed over 160 people and targeted hotels, a train station, and a Jewish center over four days.
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