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Explosives used in Malegaon, Mumbai similar
Police on Monday said the explosive devices used in Friday's attacks contained RDX and were similar to those used in the July 11 train bombings in Mumbai even as they released the sketch of a suspect seen at one of the blast sites in this textile town.Forensic tests performed on samples collected from blast sites here revealed that the bombs contained a mix of RDX, ammonium nitrate and hydrocarbon oil. The devices used in the blasts in Mumbai's commuter trains had the same composition, a top police official said. The tests were performed at a forensic laboratory in Nasik, the Delhi-based Central Forensic Science Laboratory and the National Security Guard's laboratory. Nasik's Superintendent of Police Rajvardhan, who gave details of the forensic tests and released the third sketch, said the drawing was based on eyewitness accounts of a suspect seen near the Hamidia mosque. The sketches released on Sunday were of two men who purchased bicycles on which the bombs were planted, he said. Rajvardhan said no arrest or detention had been made till now. "We are only questioning the eyewitnesses or the people who come forward with information. I request media not to publish anything without confirming the same as it is leading to confusion and panic," he said. Police in Malegaon have set up a special number (02554-342197) for people who want to give information or leads regarding the Friday blasts. "It is too premature to divulge information regarding the investigations at this juncture as we are investigating many angles in the investigations," Rajvardhan said adding he could not comment on the involvement of any specific terrorist groups in the attacks. Reacting to reports that a local newspaper had received a call warning about the blasts, Rajvardhan said, "As a matter of precaution, we are tracing the number from which the call was made." Policemen are interacting with locals and taking them into confidence to maintain peace in Malegaon, he said. Four blasts had rocked Malegaon on Friday, killing 31 and injuring nearly 300 people. Posted by: john 2006-09-11 |
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