As many as sixteen people have been injured while a powerful bomb exploded in Tinsukia town at around 1 pm on Saturday. According to information, the blast took place at the busy GNB Road in front of a grocery. The injured people have been rushed to the hospital. High level police and civil officials have arrived in the spot to start operation. Meanwhile, one more crude bomb have been recovered just before a while. Details are awaited.
PermalinkSubmitted by Mousum on Sat, 08/03/2008 - 15:53
The Bangladeshi supporters have masterminded this blast. I am sure their plan is to kill the bihari labours and replace them with Bangladeshi parasites.
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