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At least six people have been killed and many more wounded after a series of bomb blasts tore through the city of Jaipur in western India, police say. | At least six people have been killed and many more wounded after a series of bomb blasts tore through the city of Jaipur in western India, police say. |
The bombs went off near historic monuments in the crowded old city at one of the busiest times of the day. | The bombs went off near historic monuments in the crowded old city at one of the busiest times of the day. |
The head of state police said it was a terrorist attack. Reports suggest the death toll could rise much higher. | The head of state police said it was a terrorist attack. Reports suggest the death toll could rise much higher. |
Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is a popular tourist destination about 260km (160 miles) from the Indian capital, Delhi. | Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is a popular tourist destination about 260km (160 miles) from the Indian capital, Delhi. |
No group has admitted planting bombs in Jaipur, and it is not yet clear what a motive for attacking the city might be. | |
There have been sporadic bomb attacks around India in recent years. The police have had little success in bringing prosecutions. | |
Crowded markets | Crowded markets |
At least five blasts were heard in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state, early on Tuesday evening, each a few minutes apart. | At least five blasts were heard in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state, early on Tuesday evening, each a few minutes apart. |
The series of explosions started at around 1915 local time. | The series of explosions started at around 1915 local time. |
Reports say bombs were placed in cars or shops. | Reports say bombs were placed in cars or shops. |
The blasts were in the crowded areas of the old city including several markets. | The blasts were in the crowded areas of the old city including several markets. |
One happened close to Jaipur's most famous landmark, the historic Hawa Mahal, or palace of winds. | One happened close to Jaipur's most famous landmark, the historic Hawa Mahal, or palace of winds. |
Jaipur is an extremely popular stop on India's primary tourist circuit known as "The Golden Triangle", which takes in the Taj Mahal and the historic sites of Rajasthan. | Jaipur is an extremely popular stop on India's primary tourist circuit known as "The Golden Triangle", which takes in the Taj Mahal and the historic sites of Rajasthan. |
On Tuesdays many devotees flock to a popular shrine in Jaipur's old city. | On Tuesdays many devotees flock to a popular shrine in Jaipur's old city. |
Are you in Jaipur? Have you been affected by the blast? Send us your comments | Are you in Jaipur? Have you been affected by the blast? Send us your comments |
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