shakti.ernet.in@remus.RUTGERS.EDU ( S.Ramani @ NCST BOMBAY ) (06/25/91)
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From Dr.S.Ramani
National Centre for Software Technology,
Gulmohar Cross Road No 9, Juhu, Bombay 400 049 INDIA
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Newdelhi: ( suspected Punjab militants behind bomb blast at airport )
New Delhi, June 25 (PTI) suspected Punjab militants set
off an explosive Device of +low intensity+ at the Indira
Gandhi international airport, injuring at least 14 people in
the early hours today, police said.
Security was tightened at the airport after the blast,
the first at the airport. The baggages of the passengers was
thoroughly frisked before they were allowed into the departure
lounge.
The Device, wrapped in a cloth and rexin bag, was kept
in a luggage trolly parked close to an air-India enquiry
counter at the departure hall of the airport.
The explosion brought down the false ceiling of the
departure lounge and shattered the glass panes. The glass
pieces caused minor injuries to the waiting passengers,
eyewitnesses said.
The trolley was twisted out of shape under the impact of
the blast. The air-India counter was also damaged, they said.
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