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Two more unexploded bombs found in Pune

Home Secretary RK Singh has said investigators have found two unexploded bombs in the same area where a series of small blasts went off in Pune.

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FP Staff|Aug 02, 2012, 11:43:49 IST

Home Secretary RK Singh has said investigators have found two unexploded bombs in the same area where a series of small blasts went off in Pune.Home Secretary RK Singh told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday that investigators have found two unexploded devices near where the blasts took place. He said the fact that all of the blasts went off within 500 meters (1,600 feet) and within 45 minutes of each other showed there was planning behind them."Since the blasts have taken place within an area of 500 metres and within a span of 45 minutes, it appears to be a coordinated act. I am sure there was a plan behind it," he told reporters in New Delhi.Singh said teams of National Investigation Agency, National Security Guards and Central Forensic Science Laboratory reached Pune early this morning and were examining the explosives."They have examined two IEDs which had not exploded. There are three detonators in each and other peculiarities. Investigation is on. We are making progress," he said.[caption id="attachment_401495" align="alignleft" width="380"] PTI[/caption]Four coordinated low-intensity explosions struck the busy arterial J M road in the heart of Pune last night.The explosions occurred at Jangli Maharaj(JM) road at spots near Balgandharva Theatre, Dena Bank branch, a McDonald food outlet and Garware Bridge.Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde said there was no update on the blasts so far.Shinde, who assumed charge of the key department yesterday (Wednesday), held a high-level meeting with top home ministry oficials to review the security scenario in the country, particularly Pune, in view of last night's blasts.Agencies

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First Published:Aug 02, 2012, 11:43:49 IST
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