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After the blast: an irrate mob tearing Congress posters

As the blas took place, a section of agitated people spared no time in prowling over the Congress banners and festoons in the city areas in protest against the failure of the Congress-led government.

It was to be mentioned that after the blast police and even fire service arrived lately which fueled the anger of the common people. Police Vehicles were burnt including one ambulance of GNRC and fire service vehicle.

Photo: Ranjan K Baruah

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