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Blast in India kills at least 65

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-10-31 18:50

A series of blasts in quick succession shook India's northeastern Assam state on Thursday, killing at least 65 people and wounding more than 300 others.

Many of Thursday's blasts were in crowded markets in the state. And many bombs were hidden in motorcycles or scooters.

Firefighters doused the smoldering remains of cars and motorcycles at one of the blast sites in Guwahati, a major city of Assam.

Local media said curfew was imposed in Guwahati after crowds angry at the blasts attacked police and set cars on fire.

India's junior home minister condemned the attacks and called for an immediate investigation.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Dozens of Islamist groups are active in India's northeast state, an isolated region wedged between Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Myanmar.