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14th July 2011, 09:42
FYI:
A series of powerful bomb explosions have rocked various parts of the Indian port city of Mumbai, killing at least 20 people.
Police say three simultaneous explosions happened at crowded locations in south and central Mumbai.
Indian officials say at least 20 people have been killed and 100 others injured.
India's home ministry has confirmed it as a terrorist attack and put the city on high alert.
The death toll is expected to rise as some of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Meanwhile, an investigation team has rushed to Mumbai from the capital New Delhi to investigate and collect forensic evidence.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh strongly condemned the bombings, which sent shock waves through the city.
"I strongly condemn the bomb blasts in Mumbai this evening," Singh said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
"I appeal to the people of Mumbai to remain calm and show a united face."
A number of Indian cities have been hit by serial blasts and terror attacks in recent years.
At least 166 people were killed in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 after 10 militants attacked luxury hotels and several key locations across the city.
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http://www.presstv.ir/detail/188939.html
A series of powerful bomb explosions have rocked various parts of the Indian port city of Mumbai, killing at least 20 people.
Police say three simultaneous explosions happened at crowded locations in south and central Mumbai.
Indian officials say at least 20 people have been killed and 100 others injured.
India's home ministry has confirmed it as a terrorist attack and put the city on high alert.
The death toll is expected to rise as some of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Meanwhile, an investigation team has rushed to Mumbai from the capital New Delhi to investigate and collect forensic evidence.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh strongly condemned the bombings, which sent shock waves through the city.
"I strongly condemn the bomb blasts in Mumbai this evening," Singh said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
"I appeal to the people of Mumbai to remain calm and show a united face."
A number of Indian cities have been hit by serial blasts and terror attacks in recent years.
At least 166 people were killed in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 after 10 militants attacked luxury hotels and several key locations across the city.
source
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/188939.html