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Blasts strike western Indian city Dozens hurt in west India blasts
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At least four explosions have hit the the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, according to TV reports. At least 55 people have been injured after a series of explosions struck the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, officials have said.
Unconfirmed accounts say one person was killed and several more hurt in the blasts, in Gujarat state's capital. Reports say two people died in nine blasts, in Gujarat state's capital.
The blasts came a day after seven devices exploded in the southern city of Bangalore, India's IT hub, leaving two people dead. Local TV broadcast images of a wrecked bus. Other devices exploded outside a railway station and in crowded market areas.
The authorities are investigating the Bangalore incidents, but so far no-one has claimed responsibility. The blasts came a day after seven devices exploded in the southern city of Bangalore leaving two people dead.
It is thought the Ahmedabad blasts hit residential and market areas from about 1800 (1230 GMT). Appeal for calm
Local TV stations broadcast images of a bus with its side blown up, shattered windows and the roof half-destroyed. The first Ahmedabad blast happened at about 1830 (1300 GMT). The rest followed within 20 minutes.
"At least 55 people have been hospitalised so far and some of them are badly hurt," Gujarat minister Shakeel Ahmed told reporters.
TV stations broadcast images of a bus with its side blown up, shattered windows and the roof half-destroyed.
Footage also showed the body of a man lying motionless on ground next to the bus, covered in blood.
Ahmedabad is an ethnically diverse city which has suffered from political instability in the recent past.Ahmedabad is an ethnically diverse city which has suffered from political instability in the recent past.
Riots broke out there in 2002 between Hindus and Muslims.Riots broke out there in 2002 between Hindus and Muslims.
Reports suggested Saturday's blasts were in the city's crowded old quarter, dominated by its Muslim community. Reports suggested most of Saturday's blasts were in the city's crowded old quarter, dominated by its Muslim community.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has appealed for people to remain calm.
India has been hit by several waves of bombings in recent years. Targets have ranged from mosques and Hindu temples to trains and courthouses.India has been hit by several waves of bombings in recent years. Targets have ranged from mosques and Hindu temples to trains and courthouses.