The 2001 Shoe Bomber Case: History Repeats in Delhi Blast After 24 Years

Nov 18, 2025 05:35 pm CST

The recent Delhi blast involving TATP explosives hidden in shoes mirrors the infamous 2001 attempt by Richard Reid to bring down American Airlines Flight 63 using the same method. This article examines both incidents and highlights the enduring threat of shoe bombs in terrorist attacks across decades.