Islamist violence has scarred much of India, but the Malegaon bombings were preceded by a series of Hindutva terrorist attacks on mosques.
A FILTHY stream runs through the middle of Malegaon, sundering the town's Hindu homes from its Muslim quarter. A battered bridge is the only link between them. The small Maharashtra town is a living example of the apartheid nation Hindu and Muslim fundamentalists alike have long sought to create.
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An informative, responsible and well-rounded analysis piece on the recent bombings in Malegeon, India. Of particular interest to a Western audience is that the bombings appeared to be targeted against Muslims in the town - a timely reminder that terrorism is not the exclusive domain of any one religious group. The writers provide plenty of historical background on Malegeon and on previous bombings. They also explained how local politicians have used such terrorist attacks to further their own ambitions, rendering the situation even more difficult. The writers also carefully emphasize aspects of the bombings that are unknown.
Extensive historical background on this story, containing a good amount of evidence. Although this story notes that the area is 75 Muslim, other stories give different different demographics and also note that Muslims are poorly represented in the police, a significant detail.
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