2014 Chennai train bombing
The 2014 Chennai train bombing is the explosion of two low-intensity bombs in the early hours of 1 May 2014, Thursday at Chennai Central railway station. The Bangalore–Guwahati Kaziranga Superfast Express which came from Bangalore and was going towards Guwahati was standing on platform 09 of Chennai Central railway station, when two blasts occurred in two coaches S4 and S5. The bombing killed one female passenger and injured at least fourteen others.
| 2014 Chennai train bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai Central railway station, India |
| Date | 1 May 2014 |
| Target | Guwahati–Bangalore Cantt. Superfast Express (S4 and S5 coaches) |
Attack type | Bombing |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 14 |
| Perpetrators | Students Islamic Movement of India Indian Mujahideen |
The Students Islamic Movement of India claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was in revenge for the removal of some Muslims from the train in 2012. Its affiliate the Indian Mujahideen is also suspected of involvement.
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