Akshardham Temple attack, Terrorist attack in India
The Akshardham Temple attack was a deadly terrorist incident.
It occurred on September 24, 2002, at the Hindu temple complex located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
The Akshardham Temple is a site of significant religious importance and pilgrimages in Hinduism.
Following the attack, security measures around places of worship in India were intensified.
The attackers were neutralized by the National Security Guards (NSG), ending the siege after 14 hours.
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