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 04 July 2008 23:31 BST

Explosions in Jaipur 'kill 60 people'

Tuesday, 13 May 2008 19:07
Series of explosions in Jaipur kill 60 people, reports suggest
A series of explosions have ripped through the Indian city of Jaipur, killing 60 people and wounding more than 150 others local reports suggest.

The authorities have confirmed to several news agencies that a number of blasts struck the city on Tuesday evening at 19:30 local time (14:00 GMT).

It is thought that the explosions were specifically targeting areas with high concentrations of people, such as markets, tourist spots and other gathering points within the historic Rajasthan city.

As a result of the blasts, which are thought to include at least one car bomb attack, police and security services in other major Indian cities have been put on high alert.

This includes the national capital, New Delhi, and the largest city and financial centre of Mumbai.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, although media speculation suggests it may be terrorist militia from across the nearby Pakistani border.

Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and is also of economic significance to India as it is one of the largest cities, with a population of around 2.7 million.

It is most famous for tourist spots such as the world-renowned Amber Palace and the Jantar Mantar.End of story


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