Thursday 14 July 2011

Three powerful explosions hit Mumbai

Three powerful explosions have hit Mumbai on Wednesday evening. The first blast occurred in the ‘Opera House’ area of Mumbai. Second blast occurred at a bus stop near Dadar West railway station. The third blast occurred in the busy business area of Zaveri Bazaar.Nine person killed at Zaveri Bazar and bomb was kept in umbrella.
An unidentified bag is found in Santa Cruz Mall and its investigations are on. Mumbai Police and the fire brigade have rushed to the site of explosions. Security has been beefed up across Mumbai.Unofficial reports put Twenty five persons have been killed and more than hundred person injured as per the reports available from the electronic channels and further reports of casualty is awaited.Dadar blast is of high intensity. Dogs-squad,Fire brigade,Police authorities has reached at Zaveri Bazaar.

Maharashtra’s Public Works Department Minister, Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal has said that looking at the intensity of the explosions; it seems to be a bomb blast. He has appealed to the people not to panic and stay calm.Police sources said the nature and intensity of the blasts was not known.Home Minister addressed the media and said he has talked to the State home ministers and there is no sign of any other blasts and Mumbai is put on high alert.

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