Fatal Explosion Rocks Temple City Of Varanasi

December 08 2010

India

An explosion at the Dashashwamedh Ghat temple in the holy city of Varanasi in northwest India killed one person and wounded at least 25, reports the Times of India.

Numerous others were injured Tuesday during a stampede after the explosion, said officials.

An improvised explosive device was later recovered from a metal dustbin at the site, according to authorities.

The Indian Mujahideen (IM) group claimed responsibility for the blast.

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