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At least 25 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded after a series of bomb blasts tore through the city of Jaipur in western India, police say. | At least 25 people have been killed and more than 100 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. | 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. | There have been sporadic bomb attacks around India in recent years. The police have had little success in bringing prosecutions. |
Crowded markets | Crowded markets |
Up to seven blasts were heard in the heart of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state, starting at around 1915 local time (1345 GMT). | Up to seven blasts were heard in the heart of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state, starting at around 1915 local time (1345 GMT). |
RECENT BOMB ATTACKS August 2007: Bombs in open-air auditorium and restaurant in Hyderabad kill more than 40May 2007: Bomb in historic Hyderabad mosque kills 14February 2007: Twin blasts on train travelling from Delhi to Pakistan kills at least 66 people near PanipatJuly 2006: More than 160 killed by seven bombs on train network in MumbaiMarch 2006: Bombs at Hindu temple and railway station in Varanasi kill 15October 2005: Three blasts in Delhi kill 62 Each came a few minutes apart and eyewitnesses spoke of panic and then a stampede in the crowded old city. | |
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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