HYDERABAD TWIN BLASTS
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Finger of suspicion points to Pak, B'desh: Reddy
Published on Sun, Aug 26, 2007 at 11:20, Updated on Sun, Aug 26, 2007 at 18:04 in 
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 The police have taken 25 people into custody. They were picked up from various lodges and hotels in Hyderabad on suspicion. |
| Police have identified the explosive used as Neoi Gel 90. It was allegedly sourced from a chemical plant in Nagpur. |
| The police have said timer devices could have been used in the attacks. |
| However, sources say the hand of suicide bombers cannot be ruled out. |
| The police have tightened security at many places, including the Tirupati Balaji temple. |
| The state cabinet is meeting today to take stock of the situation. |
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Hyderabad / New Delhi: A day after twin blasts rocked Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy condemned the attack and called it a heinous act by terrorist groups.
“International organisations are interested in destabilising the country. Available information points to terrorist organisations in Bangladesh and Pakistan,” Reddy said adding no arrests have been made so far.
Expressing deep sorrow over the blasts, Reddy announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the explosions and Rs 20,000 each to the injured.
The Chief Minister also promised government jobs for one member from the family of the deceased along with free treatment at all hospitals for the injured.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the state as Sunday happens to be an auspicious day for weddings and over 1,000 marriages are scheduled in the city. It also includes the wedding of Telugu Desam chief Chandrababu Naidu's son Lokesh.
The state Cabinet has also decided not to attend any wedding except mass weddings in Hyderabad. Security has been beefed up for mass marriages taking place in the city.
After the Mecca Masjid blast and Saturday’s twin blasts questions are now being raised about the security situation in Hyderabad.
The Intelligence Bureau had sent a specific alert to the Andhra Pradesh Police early this week on possible terror attacks in the city.
While the security at public places in Hyderabad was reportedly lax, the security arrangement for VIPs was increased.
The Andhra Pradesh government, earlier this week, also approved a plan to enhance security for the Chief Minister. The total number of security personnel guarding Reddy was increased to 338.
Senior police officials also got unprecedented security. CNN-IBN has learnt that security for the Police Commissioner was tightened to such a level that no one was being allowed to enter his office premises without identity cards.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Shivraj Patil is expected to visit Hyderabad on Sunday. He said he would speak about investigations once he comes back from the city.
“Our condolences go to the families of the victims. I'm going to Hyderabad today. I'll give you more information once I come back. Home Ministry officials will brief you by afternoon,” Shivraj Patil said.
The Opposition BJP, too, lost no time in making the most of the situation and said the recurring terror attacks are a result of the Centre’s alleged soft policy on terror.
“It is because of the soft attitude that was adopted over the years that this sort of things happen in the country and particularly in Hyderabad. So, it is time to understand the seriousness and gravity of the challenge thrown on our country. We should all stand united and then see to it that strongest action is taken against these forces." BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu said.
Chronology of major bombings in South India
May 18, 2007: At least 13 people were killed, in the blasts at Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad. That blast took place during Friday prayers.
December 2005: Professor M C Puri was killed in an attack at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Four scientists were seriously injured. A gunman had opened fire at the group of scientists.
February 1998: Forty-six persons were killed in 13 bomb attacks at 11 places in Coimbatore. The dead included 35 men, 10 women and a child.
Andhra Pradesh government has requested people to donate blood for blast victims. Helpline numbers are 040-23559555, 9948118765.
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Do we need 338 policement to protect one individual in this country ? The government has stepped security to this
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We in India mostly follow the sytem of information
gathering from humans and in recent times we have
started using some modern
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Compensation for the incident like the one happend
should based on the earning capacity and other
criteria that is being followed
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I was shocked to see the news of the blasts.We all need to rethink and change the way we live.
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councillor tewari- sir- please get real- terrorism in india is unstoppable!! indians must learn to live with corrupt politicos terrorism
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