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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 bomb 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. | 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 alert | High alert |
| The latest blasts happened late on Monday. | The latest blasts happened late on Monday. |
| At least five people died and over 100 others, including policemen, were 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. |