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: and undertake covert operations to root out the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Indian soil while simultaneously ensuring that the situation is not allowed to escalate into a larger conflict.

The writer is Director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi

Under seige in 2008

Mumbai, November 26

Several killed and many more injured in seven terror attacks targetting mostly foreigners' hangout places.

Assam, October 30

The 2008 Assam bombings occurred on October 30, 2008, in markets in Guwahati city and the surrounding area of western Assam. Reports indicated as many as 18 bombs went off, causing at least 84 deaths and 470 injuries.

Imphal, October 21

17 killed in a powerful blast near Manipur Police Commando complex. The blast came just two days after an explosion near the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s official residence in the capital.

Kanpur, October 14

Eight people injured after low-intensity bomb planted on a rented bicycle went off Colonelganj market.

Malegaon, September 29

Five people died after a bomb kept in a motorbike went off in a crowded market. Investigations revealed the alleged involvement of Sadhvi Pragya and Lt Col SP Purohit and were arrested along with the other accused by the Anti-Terrorism Squad.

Modasa, Gujarat, September 29

One killed and several injured after a low-intensity bomb kept on a motorcycle went off near a mosque, in the minority dominated area of Sukha Bazar

New Delhi, September 27

Three people killed after a crude bomb was thrown in a busy market in Mehrauli. According to eyewitness account, two men on a motorcycle had dropped a tiffin box at the market, known as Phoolwalon ki Sairwala Market, near Aulia Masjid. When the boy picked up the tiffin box, a loud explosion took place, killing him & injuring many people.

New Delhi, September 13

A series of five synchronised bomb blasts took place within a span of few minutes at various locations in Delhi. The terror strikes killed more than 20 people and left more than 100 injured.

Ahmedabad, July 26

57 people killed and over 200 injured after 20-odd synchronised bombs went off within two hours.

Bangalore, July 25

A series of nine low-intensity crude bombs, triggered by timers exploded in which two people were killed and 20 injured.

Jaipur, May 13

A series of nine synchronised bomb blasts happened within a span of fifteen minutes at various locations, killing 68 people.

January

Terrorist attack on CRPF camp in Rampur kills eight.