Thursday, July 14, 2011

Mumbai Blast On 13th July

Wednesday evening killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 100.

  • The first blast took place in south Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar, near the famous Mumbadevi temple. Four to five cars have been badly damaged.

  • The second bomb went off in a taxi in Dadar's Kabutar Khana area, a stone's throw distance from Dadar railway station. The number of that taxi is MH-43 A 9384.

  • The third explosion occurred at the Opera House building next to Pancharatna Diamond Market. The blast took place in the Prasad Chamber of the building.

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that the blasts were a terror attack. The MHA has said the leads point to the Indian Mujahideen's hands. Internal Secretary, Home Ministry, UK Bansal said the attacks at dense areas were intended to cause maximum damage.

  • According to JJ Hospital, 10 people have been brought from the Zaveri Bazar blast site. One of them has been confirmed dead, while nine others are seriously injured.

  • All mobile networks have been jammed in the blast areas.

  • Meanwhile, Home Minister P Chidambaram addressed the media in New Delhi. He said that two teams of the National Security Guards have been rushed to Mumbai to help in the investigations.

  • The Home Minister, while expressing solidarity with the people of Mumbai, has also said that the Nationbal Investigation Agency, aided by the Mumbai Police, have already started an investigation into the blasts.

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