At least 55 people have been injured after a series of explosions struck the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, officials have said.
At least two people have been killed and 55 others injured after a series of explosions struck the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, officials have said.
Reports say two people died in nine blasts, in Gujarat state's capital.
Nine blasts are thought to have hit residential areas and crowded markets in Gujarat state's capital city.
Local TV broadcast images of a wrecked bus. Other devices exploded outside a railway station and in crowded market areas.
Local TV broadcast footage of a wrecked bus and other reports said one device exploded outside a train station.
The blasts came a day after seven devices exploded in the southern city of Bangalore leaving two people dead.
The blasts came a day after seven devices exploded in the southern city of Bangalore leaving two people dead.
Appeal for calm
Appeal for calm
The first Ahmedabad blast happened at about 1830 (1300 GMT). The rest followed within 20 minutes.
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.
"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.
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.
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 past.
Riots broke out there in 2002 between Hindus and Muslims.
Riots broke out there in 2002 between Hindus and Muslims.
Reports suggested most of 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.
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.
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