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JAIPUR: Five major blasts occurred in the crowded markets in the walled city area in Jaipur. The blasts occurred at 7:35 pm on Tuesday evening.
Six persons have reportedly died and several got injured in the blasts.
The blasts took place in Tripolia Bazar where a Hanuman temple drew a large number of devotees, Manas Chowk, Badi Choupal, Choti Choupal and Johari Bazar.
The blasts set off panic and near-stampede situation at all the five congested localities. One blast went off in a car while another at a shop. Injured have been taken to hospitals.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night strongly condemned the bomb blasts in Jaipur and appealed for calm.
Singh, who was briefed on the serial blasts that left several dead and scores injured, deplored the attack on innocent people.
He assured all support to the Rajasthan government and assistance to the affected families, PM`s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said in a statement.
Prime Minister also spoke to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje about the blasts and assured all support to the state government.
Sonia condemns Jaipur blastsCongress President Sonia Gandhi condemned the serial blasts in Jaipur, calling them a crime against humanity.
Condoling the tragic loss of innocent lives in the serial blasts, Gandhi called the terror attacks a "crime against humanity".
She appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony in this "grave" hour.
Blasts an act of terror: Jaiswal Terming the Jaipur blasts a big conspiracy, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal said tonight the Centre is ready to cooperate with the Rajasthan government in the investigation and relief work. He acknowledged that the blasts were ‘an act of terror.’
Speaking to the media persons hours after the blast he said that a central investigation team can be sent to Rajasthan. “We are ready to coordinate the rescue efforts. This is a big incident.”
Jaiswal was unable to confirm any casualty figures but quoted the Rajasthan govt as saying the casualty was atleast 10 and the number could go up.
“We can’t comment about whodunit until investigation. The serial blasts were well planned. Rajasthan govt is capable of maintaining security, we keep sending advisories but the states need to be on alert,” he said. But, he added, with a population of 1 billion one can never ensure fool-proof security.
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil cut short his visit to North East visit to return to New Delhi. He has also condemned the blasts.
“I will not tolerate such acts of terrorism and would like to visit the spot as soon as possible”, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia said.
