Warden Message #3

> U.S. Consulate General Calcutta
> 13 July 2006
>
> Bombings in Mumbai
>
> The U.S. Consulate in Mumbai sent out the warden message below
> regarding a series of bombings in Mumbai (Bombay) on 11 July 2006.
> Please note that the estimated number of persons killed and injured as
> a result of the blasts has increased significantly since this message
> was sent.
>
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> Mumbai Bombings
>
> A series of explosions occurred in Mumbai on the western commuter
> railway line early this evening. At least 7 bombs exploded on crowded
> trains in Khar, Matunga, Mahim, Santacruz, Jogeshwari, Borivali and
> Bhayandar railway stations. Early reports have put the number of
> deaths at 100 or higher. More than 200 are reported injured. The
> bombings have followed a similar pattern to earlier terror attacks, in
> which a series of bombs exploded in crowded spaces apparently timed to
> occur at the busiest time of day.
>
> News reports of the attacks are very preliminary and it is difficult
> to obtain accurate information about the extent of damage and injuries
> at this time. American citizens traveling throughout India should
> exercise extreme caution when traveling right now. Americans should
> exercise particular caution on trains, buses, or other forms of mass
> transit. Americans should also be wary of any unattended packages or
> other suspicious-looking items. Although there is no indication so
> far that the attacks targeted Americans, the American Consulate
> General advises that Americans avoid crowds and demonstrations and
> exercise caution in areas where Americans and other expatriates
> generally congregate. As always, U.S. citizens are encouraged to
> monitor the local news, maintain a high level of vigilance, and take
> appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
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> The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the U.S. Consulates General in
> Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta are available for emergency services 24
> hours a day. Please see the Embassy/Consulate websites for more
> information (see below).
>
> For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should
> regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at
> http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public
> Announcement, Travel Warnings and other Public Announcements can be
> found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by
> calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers
> outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at
> 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
> p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
> holidays). Americans are also encouraged to read the Consular
> Information Sheet for India, available on the Embassy's website at
> http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov, and also at http://travel.state.gov.
>
> U.S. citizens may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the
> Embassy or the Consulates General for further information. Each of
> the telephone numbers listed below is available 24 hours a day for
> emergency services. (The "+" sign indicates your international
> dialing prefix, which is 011 in the United States, and 00 in most
> other countries.)
> -- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya
> Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The
> Embassy's Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov.
>
> -- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at Lincoln
> House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611;
> fax +91-22-2363-0350. Internet home page address is
> http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov.
> -- The U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta (Kolkata) is at 5/1 Ho Chi
> Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335.
> The Internet home page address is http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov.
> -- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna
> Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax
> +91-44-2857-4443. The Internet home page address is
> http://chennai.usconsulate.gov.
>