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{{Short description|Terrorist attacks at a market in India}}
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{{Infobox civilian attack
| title = 2013 Hyderabad bombings
| image = 2013 Hyderabad blasts 1.JPG
| caption = Place
| map = {{Location map |India Telangana|label = Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad |position = right |lat = 17.360106 |long = 78.473427 |caption = Location of Dilsukhnagar in Telangana. Inset shows Telangana in India. |float = none |width = 225|border=none}}
| coordinates = {{coord|17.360106|78.473427|region:IN_type:landmark_scale:2000_source:wikimapia}}
| location = [[Dilsukhnagar]],<br>[[Hyderabad, India]]
| target =
| date = 21 February 2013
| time = 18:58 and 19:01
| timezone = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] ([[UTC]]+5.30)
| type = Serial blast
| fatalities = 18<ref name="toi1"/>
| injuries = 131<ref name="toi1"/>
| perps = [[Indian Mujahideen]]
| weapons = [[Improvised explosive device]]s<ref name="DNA IED">{{cite news|title=IED used in twin blasts in Hyderabad: DGP|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ied-used-in-twin-blasts-in-hyderabad-dgp_1802842|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref>
| accused =
| convicted = {{Unbulleted list|[[Yasin Bhatkal]]|Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas|Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi|Tahaseen Akhtar alias Monu|Ajaz Shaikh}}
| verdict = Death penalty<ref name="toi1"/>
| convictions = Waging war against nation, criminal conspiracy and murder<ref name="toi1"/>
| charges = [[Arms Act, 1959|Arms Act]], Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act<ref name="toi1">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hyderabad-blasts-case-yasin-bhatkal-4-other-im-operatives-sentenced-to-death/articleshow/56065480.cms|title=Hyderabad blasts case: Yasin Bhatkal, 4 other IM operatives sentenced to death|access-date=2016-12-19|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
}}

On 21 February 2013, at around 19:00 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]], two blasts occurred in the city of [[Hyderabad, India]]. The bombs exploded in [[Dilsukhnagar]], a crowded shopping area,<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts: Dilsukhnagar has been on Indian Mujahideen radar since 1999|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241026_1_gokul-chat-bhandar-twin-blasts-serial-blasts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224021321/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241026_1_gokul-chat-bhandar-twin-blasts-serial-blasts|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=TNN}}</ref> within {{convert|100|m}} of each other.<ref>{{cite news|title=12 dead, 50 injured in blasts in Hyderabad|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_11-dead-50-injured-in-blasts-in-hyderabad_1802679|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=IANS}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=12 dead, 84 injured in blasts in Hyderabad|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_12-dead-84-injured-in-blasts-in-hyderabad_1802679|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref> The first explosion occurred outside a roadside eatery named A1 [[Mirchi Bada|Mirchi]], next to the Anand Tiffin Centre and opposite the Konark movie hall, followed by the second one two minutes later near the Route 107 bus stand close to the Venkatadri theatre.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two blasts in Dilsukh Nagar area in Hyderabad|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/andhra-pradesh/blast-in-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad_830663.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=21 February 2013|date=21 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=13 die in Hyderabad blasts aimed at teeming clusters|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130222/jsp/frontpage/story_16592045.jsp#.USkExvLJK2o|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226161142/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130222/jsp/frontpage/story_16592045.jsp#.USkExvLJK2o|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2013|publisher=The Telegraph, India|access-date=23 February 2013|date=22 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts: toll goes up to 17|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/hyderabad-blasts-toll-goes-up-to-16-113022200155_1.html|work=Business Standard|first=B Dasarath|last=Reddy|access-date=22 February 2013|date=22 February 2013}}</ref> In December 2016, [[Yasin Bhatkal]] - the co-founder of [[Indian Mujahideen]], Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman, Asadullah Akhtar (who had been arrested with Bhatkal in 2013), Tahaseen Akhtar, and Ajaz Shaikh were sentenced to death by a [[National Investigation Agency]] [[special court]] (in [[Cherlapally Central Jail]]) for carrying out the attacks under the [[Arms Act, 1959|Arms Act]], Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.<ref name="toi1"/> In 2025, the [[Telangana High Court]] also upheld their death sentence.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-09 |title='Life imprisonment would be completely futile': Hang 5 Indian Mujahideen men for 2013 Hyderabad blasts that killed 18, says Telangana HC |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hc-confirms-death-to-5-im-operatives-for-2013-dilsukhnagar-twin-blasts/articleshow/120105191.cms |access-date=2025-04-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Bombings==
[[File:2013 Hyderabad blasts 12.jpg|thumbnail|Destroyed bus shelter due to the first blast]]
The first bomb went off at Anand Tiffins, located opposite Konark Theatre at around 19:02 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] ([[UTC+05:30]]). The second bomb went off at 19:06 IST between Venkatadri Theatre and [[Dilsukhnagar]] Bus Stand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad blasts: Why the challenge is to stand united and defeat terror|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/hyderabad-blasts-why-the-challenge-is-to-stand-united-and-defeat-terror-635021.html|work=[[First Post (India)|First Post]]|access-date=22 February 2013|author=T S Sudhir|location=Hyderabad, India|date=22 February 2013}}</ref> According to the [[Hyderabad Police]], the bombs were placed on bicycles.<ref>{{cite news|title=At least 10 killed, scores injured in Hyderabad blasts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/at-least-10-killed-scores-injured-in-hyderabad-blasts/article4439367.ece|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 February 2013|location=Hyderabad, India}}</ref> Andhra Pradesh's [[Director General of Police]] noted that [[Improvised Explosive Device]]s (IEDs) had been used in the two blasts to cause maximum damage.<ref name="DNA IED"/> The blasts killed 18 people, which included at least three college students<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad bomb blasts: among 16 dead, at least three students|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/hyderabad-bomb-blasts-among-16-dead-at-least-three-students-334174|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=22 February 2013|author=Radhika Iyer (With Agency inputs)|author2=Samira Shaikh|location=Hyderabad, India|date=22 February 2013}}</ref> and at least 119 injured.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts: 16 killed, 119 injured |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/hyderabad-blast-14-people-dead-119-injured/2180-1.html |access-date=22 February 2013 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224050049/http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/hyderabad-blast-14-people-dead-119-injured/2180-1.html |archive-date=24 February 2013 }}</ref>

== Investigation ==
{{update|date=February 2014}}
A team of forensic experts from the [[National Investigation Agency]] (NIA) and the [[National Security Guard]] (NSG) arrived in Hyderabad on a plane provided by the [[Border Security Force]] (BSF)<ref name="IBNLive">{{cite news|title=Two blasts rock Hyderabad, 12 dead, 57 injured; NIA, NSG teams rushed|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-at-least-15-killed-in-three-blasts-in-hyderabads-dilsukh-nagar/374347-62.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224012942/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-at-least-15-killed-in-three-blasts-in-hyderabads-dilsukh-nagar/374347-62.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 February 2013|publisher=IBN Live|last=Singh|first=Preeti|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> for further investigation.<ref>{{cite news|title=NIA, NSG teams flying to Hyderabad blast site: RK Singh|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nia-nsg-teams-flying-to-hyderabad-blast-site-rk-singh_1802719|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=IANS}}</ref> [[Home Minister]] [[Sushilkumar Shinde]] claimed that the Indian government had intelligence about possible blasts, but the information wasn't specific enough to pinpoint the location of the blast site.<ref>{{cite news|title=Govt warned about blasts but had no specific info: Shinde|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-warned-about-blasts-but-had-no-specific-info-Shinde/Article1-1015308.aspx/Article1-1015253.aspx|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=21 February 2013|date=21 February 2013}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Shinde also said that authorities had received intelligence about possible attacks in the country but no specific information as to where or when they might occur.<ref>{{cite news|title=India's Hyderabad hit by two explosions|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-21537197|access-date=22 February 2013|date=21 February 2013|publisher=BBC News}}</ref>

[[CNN-IBN]] reported that an [[Indian Mujahideen]] operative named Maqbool confessed to carrying out [[reconnaissance]] of Dilsukhnagar in 2012 during interrogation by [[Delhi Police]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Mujahideen suspect had in 2012 confessed doing recce of Dilsukh Nagar in Hyderabad|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-mujahideen-suspect-had-in-2012-confessed-doing-recce-of-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad/374366-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224012910/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indian-mujahideen-suspect-had-in-2012-confessed-doing-recce-of-dilsukh-nagar-in-hyderabad/374366-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 February 2013|access-date=21 February 2013|date=21 February 2013|publisher=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad police ignored Delhi report|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hyderabad-blasts-Hyderabad-police-ignored-Delhi-report/articleshow/18620485.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225212631/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/hyderabad/37241632_1_hyderabad-blasts-terror-strikes-anurag-sharma|url-status=live|archive-date=25 February 2013|access-date=21 February 2013|date=21 February 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Initial reports also suggested the involvement of Indian Mujahideen in the blasts.<ref>{{cite news|last=S Lakshman|first=Ganesh|title=Hyderabad bomb blasts: Initial probe suggests hand of Indian Mujahidee|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hyderabad-bomb-blasts-Initial-probe-suggests-hand-of-Indian-Mujahideen/articleshow/18625615.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223161628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/india/37241049_1_twin-blasts-gokul-chat-blasts-site|url-status=live|archive-date=23 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=Times News Network}}</ref> On 22 February, two [[First Information Report]]s (FIR) were lodged probing the attack. One FIR was lodged at Cyberabads Saroor police station, while the second was lodged in Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=FIR filed in Hyderabad blasts case|url=http://www.timesnow.tv/INDIA/FIR-filed-in-Hyderabad-blasts-case/videoshow/4421691.cms|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=PTI|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071005/http://www.timesnow.tv/INDIA/FIR-filed-in-Hyderabad-blasts-case/videoshow/4421691.cms|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As the Hyderabad Police continued investigating in the serial blasts case, they detained six people for questioning. The NIA conducted raids at various places in [[Uttar Pradesh]], Bihar and [[Maharashtra]], looking for alleged terror modules. Forensic investigation revealed that the two bombs used were packed with huge amounts of iron nails and bolts and [[ammonium nitrate]], which were held together with a copper string.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad blasts: six detained for questioning|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/hyderabad-blasts-six-detained-for-questioning-334547|publisher=NDTV Convergence Limited|access-date=23 February 2013}}</ref> [[Closed-circuit television]] footage collected from the traffic signal near the blast site revealed movements of five men who allegedly had planted explosives at the blast sites. However, the faces of the suspects were not clearly seen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Revealed: How culprits executed Hyderabad bomb blasts |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2013/02/23/revealed-how-culprits-executed-hyderabad-bomb-blasts-1157040.html|publisher=OneIndia News|access-date=23 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="dnaindia1">{{cite news|title=14 killed, 119 injured in Hyderabad blasts, probe team appointed says Sushilkumar Shinde|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sushilkumar-shinde-visits-blast-site-toll-climbs-to-14_1802972|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=IANS}}</ref>

Police sources later said that a [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Sai Baba]] temple in the area was the initial target of the criminal activity. However, a visit by Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma eluded them and forced them to change their target.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad blasts: Sai Baba temple was the initial target, say police sources|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hyderabad-blasts-sai-baba-temple-was-the-initial-target-say-police-sources/374649-62.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033640/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hyderabad-blasts-sai-baba-temple-was-the-initial-target-say-police-sources/374649-62.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=23 February 2013}}</ref> The Andhra Pradesh government claimed that it had obtained vital clues regarding the crime and would crack the case soon. Chief Minister [[Kiran Kumar Reddy]] sent out 15 special teams of Andhra Pradesh police, consisting of 10–15 personnel each. People lodged in the [[Chanchalguda Central Jail]] were also questioned regarding the blasts.<ref>{{cite web|title=15 special teams constituted to crack Hyderabad blasts case, Andhra govt hopeful|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/india/37256599_1_hyderabad-blasts-vital-clues-serial-blasts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226061035/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/india/37256599_1_hyderabad-blasts-vital-clues-serial-blasts|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 February 2013}}</ref>

== Response ==
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Major cities in India like [[Mumbai]], [[New Delhi]] and [[Bangalore]],<ref>{{cite news|title=High alert across Andhra Pradesh|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_high-alert-across-andhra-pradesh_1802715|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=IANS}}</ref> along with states like [[Gujarat]],<ref>{{cite news|title=News of blasts in Hyderabad is saddening: Narendra Modi|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_news-of-blasts-in-hyderabad-is-saddening-narendra-modi_1802748|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref> [[Maharashtra]]<ref name="IBNLive"/> and [[West Bengal]]<ref>{{cite news|title=West Bengal on alert in the wake of Hyderabad blasts|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_west-bengal-on-alert-in-the-wake-of-hyderabad-blasts_1802712|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref> were put on high alert after the blasts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Security stepped up in Delhi, Mumbai following Hyderabad blasts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/security-stepped-up-in-delhi-mumbai-following-hyderabad-blasts/article4439460.ece|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]}}</ref> The [[Andhra Pradesh Police|police of Andhra Pradesh]] were confronted with massive traffic jams when they tried to implement relief and rescue operations.<ref>{{cite news|title=Twin blasts rattle Hyderabad|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/twin-blasts-rattle-hyderabad/article4439367.ece?homepage=true|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=21 February 2013|date=21 February 2013}}</ref> Home secretary R. K. Singh stated that officials from the [[National Investigation Agency]] were shifted from Delhi to Hyderabad.<ref name="TG">{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts kill shoppers|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/21/hyderabad-blasts-kill-five|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=The guardian|date=21 February 2013}}</ref>

==Reactions==

=== Domestic ===
[[President of India|President]] [[Pranab Mukherjee]] offered condolences to the bereaved families and condemned the blasts as "acts of cowardice".<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts are an act of cowardice: Pranab Mukherjee|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_hyderabad-blasts-are-an-act-of-cowardice-pranab-mukherjee_1802777|access-date=21 February 2013|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=21 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref> Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] consoled the next of kin of those killed and seriously injured.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts: PM appeals for calm, announces Rs 2 lakh for dead|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/hyderabad-blasts-pm-appeals-for-calm-announces-rs-2-lakh-for-dead_830672.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=21 February 2013|location=New Delhi, India|date=21 February 2013}}</ref> The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, [[Kiran Kumar Reddy]], announced a compensation of {{INRConvert|600000|nolink=yes}} to the next of kin of those killed in the blasts and promised to bear the medical expenses of the injured.<ref name="IBNLive"/> Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde visited the blast site on the morning of 22 February and said that an investigation had been launched by a probe team appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government.<ref name="dnaindia1"/>

On the next day, speaking in the Lok Sabha, [[Leader of the Opposition (India)|Leader of the opposition]] and senior [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) leader [[Sushma Swaraj]] said political parties must fight non-state terror unitedly while calling out the central and Andhra Pradesh governments for their failure to prevent the twin explosions. "The nation needs to be united, the political parties need to get united. The moment that happens, we will be capable of fighting terror,"<ref>he stated.{{cite news|title=Hyderabad blasts: Sushma Swaraj says govt failed to act|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/hyderabad-blasts-sushma-swaraj-says-govt-failed-to-act_830760.html|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=Zeenews Bureau}}</ref> She controversially linked the twin blasts with a provocative speech made earlier by [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] stating "Do these blasts have a connection with the provocative speeches made by an honourable member of this house?" which [[Asaduddin Owaisi]] (his brother) described as "unfortunate" and "irresponsible".<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi criticises Sushma Swaraj for linking him to Hyderabad blasts|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-asaduddin-owaisi-criticises-sushma-swaraj-for-linking-him-to-hyderabad-blasts-4189378-NOR.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226154447/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-asaduddin-owaisi-criticises-sushma-swaraj-for-linking-him-to-hyderabad-blasts-4189378-NOR.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2013|publisher=Dailybhaskar.com|access-date=23 February 2013}}</ref> The spokesperson for Bharatiya Janta Party [[Ravi Shankar Prasad]] said, "Several innocent lives have been lost in the Hyderabad blasts. The government should stop playing politics on the issue of terrorism. We want the government to take appropriate action. There should be better coordination between the Centre and the state governments. [..]This government should rise above vote-bank politics."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-should-stop-playing-politics-with-terrorism-bjp-113022300200_1.html |title=Govt should stop playing politics with terrorism: BJP |work=Business Standard |access-date=2013-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-should-stop-playing-politics-with-terrorism-bjp/article4446213.ece?ref=sliderNews |title=News / National : Govt. should stop playing politics with terrorism: BJP |work=The Hindu |date=19 February 2013 |access-date=2013-02-23}}</ref>

=== International ===
* {{Flag|United Nations}} – United Nations [[Secretary-General of the United Nations|Secretary-General]] [[Ban Ki-moon]] issued a statement that condemned the attack and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. "The Secretary-General strongly condemns the indiscriminate attacks against civilians which occurred in the Indian city of Hyderabad."<ref>{{cite news|title=Hyderabad bomb blast: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemns attack|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/hyderabad-bomb-blast-un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-condemns-attack/articleshow/18623644.cms|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref>
* {{AUS}} – In a statement released through the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, Canberra said: "The government and people of Australia express their condolences and sympathy for victims of the bomb attacks in Hyderabad, India, on February 21. Australia condemns all acts of terrorism. These bombs appear to have been directed at innocent people, going about their daily business. Foreign Minister [[Bob Carr]] said he will be writing to India's Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid, to express his support for India's efforts to prevent terrorist attacks," the statement added. "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed or wounded," Senator Carr said.<ref>[http://in.news.yahoo.com/australia-condemns-hyderabad-terror-bombings-062011309.html Australia condemns Hyderabad terror bombings - Yahoo! News India]. In.news.yahoo.com (2013-02-22). Retrieved on 2013-08-29.</ref>
* {{USA}} – The United States of America condemned the "cowardly attack" saying that it stood with India in battling the "scourge of terrorism" and offered its assistance in probing the incident. Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] personally expressed condolences at the loss of lives and condemned the attack on behalf of his country. In Kerry's first ''Twitter'' posting as secretary of state he wrote: "Saw friend/Foreign Secretary [[Ranjan Mathai|Mathai]]- discussed importance of relationship w/ #India, expressed sympathies to brave people of #Hyderabad -JK." State Department spokesperson [[Victoria Nuland]] stated ″We condemn the cowardly attack in Hyderabad, India, in the strongest possible terms, and we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and to the people of India.″<ref>{{cite news|title=US condemns Hyderabad blasts, offers assistance in probe|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/us-condemns-hyderabad-blasts-offers-assistance-in-probe-113022200190_1.html|first=Lalit|last=Jha|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref>
* {{FRA}} – [[France]] condemned "in the strongest terms" the twin bombing in Hyderabad and said India can count on Paris' "steadfast support and cooperation" in the fight against terrorism. Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the victims' families on behalf of France, [[François Hollande]], [[President of France]] expressed "his complete solidarity with the Indian people and the government in the fight against terrorism, for which they can count on France's steadfast support and cooperation".<ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/france-condemns-hyderabad-attack-offers-support_830971.html France condemns Hyderabad attack, offers support]. Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-29.</ref>
* {{PAK}} – Foreign Ministry spokesman Moazzam Khan said: "Pakistan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Hyderabad causing several deaths and injuries."<ref>{{cite news|title=Pakistan condemns India bomb attacks, says all terrorism 'unjustifiable'|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/pakistan/37241152_1_bomb-blasts-pakistan-moazzam-khan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227034154/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/pakistan/37241152_1_bomb-blasts-pakistan-moazzam-khan|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 February 2013|access-date=22 February 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 February 2013|agency=PTI}}</ref>
*{{TUR}} – The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] issued a statement that read: "We condemn this [[terrorist attack]] which killed innocent people. We wish God's mercy upon those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to their bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to those wounded".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-45_-21-february-2013_-press-release-regarding-the-blasts-that-took-place-in-the-hyderabad-city-of-india.en.mfa |title=Press Release Regarding the Blasts that took Place in the Hyderabad City of India |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey |date=21 February 2013 |access-date=22 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303130003/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-45_-21-february-2013_-press-release-regarding-the-blasts-that-took-place-in-the-hyderabad-city-of-india.en.mfa |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Religious violence in India]]
*[[Islamic terrorism]]
*[[August 2007 Hyderabad bombings]]

== References ==
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