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| Obscure group claims Assam explosions |
| 2008-11-01 |
| A previously unknown group has claimed responsibility for the serial blasts in India's northeast state of Assam that have claimed 76 lives. The group, identifying itself as the 'Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahedeen', warned such attacks would continue in Assam state, AFP quoted police as saying on Friday. "The Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahedeen takes the responsibility for yesterday's blasts," a text message sent to the Newslive television network in Assam read. The message added, "We warn all of Assam and India about situations like this in the future and we thank all our holy members and partners." The announcement came as the government announced in New Delhi that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and some of his senior cabinet members will visit Assam on Saturday. A total of 12 explosions - all within the space of an hour - shook northeastern Assam state on Thursday. Six of the blasts ripped through crowded areas in the main city of Guwahati, killing 76 and injuring a reported 470 people. Police speculation had previously focused on the rebel United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA). |
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