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Seven die in fresh India blasts Seven die in fresh India blasts
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At least seven people have been killed in two separate explosions in Muslim-dominated neighbourhoods in western India, police say. At least seven people have been killed in two separate bomb explosions in Muslim-dominated neighbourhoods in western India, police say.
Five people died in a blast near a mosque in Malegaon, about 260km (160 miles) from Maharashtra's state capital, Mumbai.Five people died in a blast near a mosque in Malegaon, about 260km (160 miles) from Maharashtra's state capital, Mumbai.
Two others were killed in an explosion in the Sabarkantha district in the neighbouring state of Gujarat.Two others were killed in an explosion in the Sabarkantha district in the neighbouring state of Gujarat.
India has been hit by a number of explosions in recent weeks.India has been hit by a number of explosions in recent weeks.
Nobody has taken responsibility for the explosions yet.
Two weeks ago, five bombs ripped through busy shopping areas in Delhi, killing at least 20 people. Nearly 50 were killed in Ahmadabad in July.Two weeks ago, five bombs ripped through busy shopping areas in Delhi, killing at least 20 people. Nearly 50 were killed in Ahmadabad in July.
Police say they have arrested the head of a group claiming the attacks - Mohammed Arif Sheikh, described as the founder of the Indian Mujahideen (IM).Police say they have arrested the head of a group claiming the attacks - Mohammed Arif Sheikh, described as the founder of the Indian Mujahideen (IM).
High alertHigh alert
The latest blasts happened late on Monday.The latest blasts happened late on Monday.
At least four people died and 100 others, including policemen, injured in the explosion near a mosque in the sensitive Malegaon area.At least four people died and 100 others, including policemen, injured in the explosion near a mosque in the sensitive Malegaon area.
Two years ago, at least 37 people were killed and more than 125 others injured in bombings at a Muslim graveyard in the town.Two years ago, at least 37 people were killed and more than 125 others injured in bombings at a Muslim graveyard in the town.
In October 2001, violent protests against the US attacks on Afghanistan left a total of 12 people dead in Malegaon.In October 2001, violent protests against the US attacks on Afghanistan left a total of 12 people dead in Malegaon.
The police say they are investigating Monday's explosion. Security has been tightened in the area.The police say they are investigating Monday's explosion. Security has been tightened in the area.
In Gujarat, two people were killed and at least 16 injured in an explosion in Modasa town in the Sabarkantha district.In Gujarat, two people were killed and at least 16 injured in an explosion in Modasa town in the Sabarkantha district.
The police said two men came riding a motorcycle in a crowded market and dropped a bag containing the bomb in the area.The police said two men came riding a motorcycle in a crowded market and dropped a bag containing the bomb in the area.
The explosion happened when a local resident picked up the bag.The explosion happened when a local resident picked up the bag.
A similar incident happened over the weekend in Delhi when a bomb blast at a market killed one person and injured at least 15 others.A similar incident happened over the weekend in Delhi when a bomb blast at a market killed one person and injured at least 15 others.
Cities across India are on high alert for the past week after the string of explosions.Cities across India are on high alert for the past week after the string of explosions.
The government says its main concern is to stop religious violence flaring up and has asked people to keep calm.The government says its main concern is to stop religious violence flaring up and has asked people to keep calm.