Source: The Sangai Express / PTI
Agartala, October 01:
At least two persons were killed and 40 injured tonight in a string of five blasts set off here by suspected terrorists in a space of five minutes.
The blasts went off at Agartala's main shopping area Maharaja Ganju Bazar, Gobind Ballah Pant market, busy Radhanagar bus stand, Agartala Motorstand and Abhay Nagar localities.
The first blast went off at Radhanagar bus stand at around 7.30 pm and it was followed by the explosions in the other places in quick succession, police sources said.
An unidentified man was killed in the blast at Radhanagar bus stand while another person succumbed to his injuries.
Police sources, quoting eyewitnesses, said two persons riding a motorcycle were seen moving suspiciously at Radhanagar bus stand and the blast took place there two to three minutes after they left the area.
Central intelligence agencies had on September 25 warned the North Eastern States of an impending terror attack and BSF officials here confirmed having received the input.
Recently the Army had gunned down terrorists who had sneaked into Assam from Bangladesh.
Being close to Bangladesh, the North East is susceptible to movements across the border.
Some time back, Dimapur railway station was rocked by a bomb blast.