Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Bombs Hit India's Rail System

What a horrible day.

According to the press, bombs planted on India's railway system in Mumbai, India's financial district, have killed or wounded hundreds of people:

The Associated Press put the death toll at up to 100. Officials said more than 300 people were injured in the blasts, which took place between 6:20 and 7 p.m. (1250 and 1330 GMT) when the trains were packed with commuters making their way home.

A senior Bombay police official, P.S. Pasricha, told The Associated Press the explosions were part of a well-coordinated attack.

Vilasrao Deshmukh, the chief minister of Maharashtra state, where Bombay is located, said bombs caused all seven blasts, AP added.
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One person was arrested in New Delhi in police raids after the explosions, CNN-IBN reported, but there was no claim of responsibility for the attacks. The blasts took place in quick succession -- a tactic used by Kashmiri militants who have often targeted Indian cities.

More to come...

Update: 'Mumbai Help' is a site offering information for local people about emergency resources and developments. Anyone looking for a friend or relative can also post there. It's a great idea to have such a rallying point in times like these. I applaud their efforts and wish them the best. Please inform others of their site. Thank you.

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