Bombay Explosions...

Seven explosions hit Bombay's commuter rail network during rush hour Tuesday evening, killing as many as 100 people, the city's police chief said. Chaos engulfed the crowded rail network in India's financial capital following the blasts that ripped apart train compartments. Doors and windows were blown off the train cars, and luggage and debris were strewn about. The incident took place at 6:09 pm (IST) in a local train from Churchgate to Borivali between Khar and Mahim stations on the Western Line. The second blast was reported at Mahim station, while the third blast took place at Bhayandar station near Mira Road. Soon after, the fourth blast was reported from Jogeshwari, while the fifth one took place at Matunga. The sixth blast took place near Bhayander station, while the seventh was reported from Santacruz station. Many commuters were stranded after the explosions and the western lines have also been cordoned off. Additional buses have been deployed in Mumbai to cope with the situation. The blasts were targeted at commuters in the suburbs. It took place in the first class coaches during rush hour. Mumbai airport has been put on alert. All of India's major cities were reportedly on high alert following the attacks, which came hours after a series of grenade attacks by Islamic extremists killed eight people in the main city of India's part of Kashmir.