India: Bombs in Jaipur

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | May 14th, 2008 | Trackback

A coordinated series of seven bomb blasts occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan May 13 killing some 80 people. The explosions within the ancient walled city came a few minutes apart beginning at 7:30 p.m. and were placed with the intent to kill as many people as possible. One was planted near the Hanuman temple and timed for the day and time of the week when the temple is busiest. Other bombs exploded at historic monuments and popular tourist sites, including the jewelry market Johri Bazaar and Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds. Authorities blamed Islamic militants possibly based in Pakistan but no group claimed responsibility for the attacks. Alerts were raised in Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay) and other cities and security was tightened at airports and railway stations. The tourist season in Jaipur ended in March and no foreigners were reported among the dead or injured.

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