International terroirst gang behind Jaipur Blasts--CM

Jaipur, May 14 (UNI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that the serial blasts in Jaipur last evening which have left at least 63 people dead, was the handiwork of an international terrorist gang.

Talking to reporters here today Ms Raje, however, refused to divulge anywshere details about identity of the outfit saying investigations were in progress and she would not share more information at this point of time.

The Chief Minister said sophisticated explosive RDX, ball bearings and mining time device were used in the bombs which were very powerul in the nature.

She said the blasts here were having similarity with the same carried out in Lucknow, Faizabad and Varansi as the bombers used new cycles and other vehicles to plant the bombs.

Ms Raje said 63 deaths had been confirmed while 216 persons sustained injuries.

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