Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The posh South Mumbai jewellery market Zaveri Bazar became a terror strike target for the third time. The three blasts that rocked Mumbai Wednesday evening took place in Dadar, Opera House and Zaveri Bazar localities, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 100.
Zaveri Bazar was first targeted in August 1993 when 13 serial blasts ripped through the city, killing 257 people and injuring over 700.
The Aug 25, 2003 twin blasts - one at Gateway of India and another at Zaveri Bazar -killed 54 people and injured another 244.
The congested Zaveri Bazar in South Mumbai has a number of shops located in its narrow lanes.
Wednesday's blast took place outside a famous eatery where people generally meet for a quick snack after office hours. This place is crowded the most in the evenings.
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