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Agencies Posted: Sep 27, 2008 at 1801 hrs IST
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New Delhi, September 27:: Terror returned to Delhi a fortnight after the serial blasts with two motorcycle-borne youth dropping a tiffin bomb in a crowded South Delhi market that exploded killing a young boy and injuring 18 people.

Riding a black motorcycle, the two men in black dress and wearing helmets, dropped a black polythene bag containing a tiffin box opposite an electronic goods shop in the flower market in Mehrauli at about 2.15 pm, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) H S Dhaliwal said.

A 13-year-old boy picked it up to give it back to the bikers. They refused and fled the place but the boy was still keen on giving it to them when it exploded killing him instantaneously and injuring 18 others.

Eleven of the injured were rushed to AIIMS where doctors said six were in critical condition. Five of them suffered serious head injuries. Three or four of the injured could be required to be operated upon, Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta said.

The explosive shattered the window panes of several adjacent shops in the market located close to the historic Qutab Minar, which was bustling with shoppers.

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The blast, which caused a crater, left a gory scene where blood was splattered on the road along with shattered glass panes and furniture.

The explosion comes exactly two weeks after the national capital was rocked by five near simultaneous blasts in which 24 people were killed.

There were reports that police in the neighbouring Faridabad district in Haryana had tipped off about the possibility of explosions on Saturday but Gupta asked the media not to speculate.

Soon after the explosion, Home Minister Shivraj Patil reviewed the situation with top officials of his Ministry.

Gupta, who talked to Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal, briefed Patil on the situation.

The nature of the explosives used in Saturday's blast was not immediately known. Forensic experts of the NSG bomb data squad, who visited the spot, found the nails in the explosives were sharpened on both sides.

Immediately after the explosion, shopkeepers and shoppers rushed to help the injured people and took them to nearby hospitals.

"There was a huge sound. I came out of my shop and saw some people were injured and screaming for help," a shopkeeper said.

People in the area displayed their anger by alleging that police came late despite being called several times.

"Police were nowhere to be seen till one hour after the incident. We took the injured to the hospital," a shopkeeper, who was injured in the incident, said.

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Soft Target by Rajesh P on 2008-09-27 20:34:24.9889+05:30
India has become perhaps softest target for terrorists.Our corrupt politicians only hungry for money and votes cannot even decide whether to hang afzal guru or not for years perhaps to appease muslims.If this is the case then does it mean that all muslims are terrorists supporters?.I dont think so.Forget the terrorists,these politicians and also our courts are not able to decide if the stray dogs must be killed or not for almost last 10 years.Till some of these politicians are not killed in terror attacks they will just shed crocodile tears and ask public to face situation bravely and maintain calm.
delhi blasts by DR HV PRASAD on 2008-09-27 20:03:27.189304+05:30
sir,blasts are occurring throught the country on a day to basis under the able (mal)admistration of thelady and her court jesters hand in glove with the supporters of terrorism.it is high time this govt is dismissed by president to save the country further serial blasts.let arjun,mulayam,pawan become office bearers of SIMI etc instead of doing back seat driving.they will get better vote share next time!!
who has time for you poor Indian? by Kumar B on 2008-09-27 19:50:47.621773+05:30
HRD minister is busy giving legal advice to terrorists, Home minister is busy dressing for TV appearance and lunch, Labor Minister is busy encouraging the laborers to take law into their hand and take care of CEOs, and Railway minister is busy defending SIMI. Did I leave any? Yes, the leader PM is busy having sleepless time with his nuclear deal – shaking hands with Bush. ( Any other State leader would have rushed back to the country where its capital is bleeding). So who has the time to take care of common citizen? May be we shall ask Mulayam or Paswan.
Terror hits delhi again by sonita on 2008-09-27 19:46:52.625743+05:30
Bomb blasts by muslims will only alienate the whole muslim community from others. If they are so concerned abt the way they are being treated in India, why don't they just leave and to Pakistan? India is "not their country" anyways! They cry discrimination - but then who is discriminated more? Muslims in India where there are muslims in top positions everywhere or Hindus in Pakistan - who don't have any legal rights as citizens? The government needs to stop sitting on the fence and deal with these issues once and for all. Every month there are problems at our LOC. Enough with religious extremists - irrelevant of their religion. Does India need another invader to re-ignite that unity we once had as proud Indians? I grew up with everyone around me - had muslims to call my brothers who I tied rakhi to. Has Christian best friends. We never spoke of caste system at home - everyone was equal. Looking around me today - I am proud of my parents - who raised me not to discriminate anyone!
Muslim terrorists have tacit support of UPA government by Mrs Charulata on 2008-09-27 19:23:30.411349+05:30
Such kind of Bomb Blasts will not deter UPA government because they have developed thick skin. Congress have ruled the nation for 5 decades and their leaders and supporters have developed very thick skin. Unless their own kins dies in such blasts they are not going to listen. Unfortunately, these corrupt and criminal leaders of congress are getting protection from tax payer's money. This government has failed time and again to protect the innocent people. They are more focussing on containing their opponent BJP and Hindu outfits sensing the clear defeat in forthcoming elections. The islamic terrorism is outcome of last 4.5 years of islamic reservation and appeasement policy preached by UPA leaders. UPA even failed to arrest Raj Thackeray a new terrorist in the making just for the fear of losing local votes.
PMO should take over review of investigations,Agencies are lying to the nation.Homeministry ineffect by Prakashkapila on 2008-09-27 19:20:07.763563+05:30
PMO should officialy review the investigations going on in the bombings happening across India.Everytime such events happen police seem to catch few people and say that they are the brain behind the blasts.Then again after few more days some thing else happens,If brain is behind bars then how come other parts are working.This shows that Police and intelligence agencies were wrong.Just to save his job Home ministry might have encouraged the agencies to lie to the nation.It is not fastness but correctness that matters.More the reason for agencies to inculcate sincerity.And more the reason not to promote laws that give those agencies sweeping powers Since they seem to lie at drop of a hat.
        
i agree
by Abdul Rahim on 2008-10-19 22:07:25.609036+05:30
hats off to your comment in fact this is the most to the point and comment i found on this topic. And as usual i beg the muslim community to wake up and show the country and the terrorists that muslims were and are patriotic.
Have a ball - Central Ministry by Kumar K on 2008-09-27 19:04:12.598208+05:30
HRD minister provides legal assistance to terrorists, Home minister changes his dresses as frequently as number of bombs and then gets busy with his lunch, another central minister justifies CEO murder, Railway minister is busy defending SIMI, while leader PM is busy and has sleepless nights about nuclear deal with Bush. What else shall we expect from this great democrazy?
Who is a "terrorist" by Sumesh on 2008-09-27 18:07:52.564049+05:30
Who is a “Terrorist”: Muslims who terrorise Hindus, Hindus who terrorise Muslims, Hindus / Muslims who terrorise Christians, Christians who terrorise Hindus / Muslims, Hindus who terrorise Sikhs, Sikhs who terrorise Hindus, Shiv Sena who terrorise South Indians, Shiv Sena who terrorise North Indians, North Indians who terrorise South Indians, East Indians who terrorise West Indians, West Indians who terrorise East Indians, – Oh my God, the whole Indians are terrorists.
        
Fool
by Arun on 2008-09-27 20:27:11.225085+05:30
Fool sumesh. First learn the definition of terrorism. Terrorism is a deliberate act of creating terror which is anti-national. If your kid is scared of you for bringing poor marks, will you brand yourself as a terrorist coz your son is terrified? If UPA govt. goes, everything will be fine.
        
bearing
by Rajeev on 2008-09-27 18:35:19.471514+05:30
you look confused ..please adjust your bearings and write a understandable message..
Kill them all by Langda Tyagi on 2008-09-27 18:02:58.779334+05:30
We should publicly hang all terrorists and their families..
UPA is the worst government India ever had by Bharat on 2008-09-27 17:58:09.25519+05:30
UPA is a pro-terrorist government as it does not care for people even in the capital of India. India has been turned into a laughing joke throughout the world. Is this the India for which people fought for freedom?
Don't complain by PZipk on 2008-09-27 17:39:57.372068+05:30
People on this forum should not complain. The citizens of this "country" elected terrorists and terrorist sympathizers. What did you expect?Pakistan is reaping what it sowed and so is India. My guess is within a year, the situation in India is going to be as bad as Pakistan. The politicians in both India and Pakistan encourage Jihadists and the outcome will be same in both countries.
        
Yes, just condemn the blasts and go to party and sleep
by Archana on 2008-09-27 18:02:19.554+05:30
Why do you say that? The UPA government condemns the blasts and will go partying and sleep. The blood of common man on the streets of India is just to be washed away as they are not humans.
TERRORIST by VG on 2008-09-27 17:39:22.008901+05:30
Arjun Singh will again come to the rescue of these terrorists. Just wait
Not to worry by Vijay on 2008-09-27 17:08:18.475763+05:30
I am sure we will send a letter to Pakistan condemning the blasts and asking them to investigate the matter further.
Muslims to be blamed for attacking churches and christian properties by maniant on 2008-09-27 17:03:30.56976+05:30
Muslim terrorists such Hyder or some using fake names like "Crying Media" attack churches and christian properties in India and deliberately put blame on Hindus. Attacks on christian properties are non other than muslim terrorists. We want Modi as our prime minister to crush all terrorists and terrorist-friendly politicians in India.
        
Modi Only
by Rajan Sharma on 2008-09-27 17:53:27.082007+05:30
Maniant, We need Modi as ourr PM and we need at least one Modi in each state, if we want to save this country. I strongly agrre with you.
        
MODITVA
by SAMEER on 2008-10-19 20:50:51.571573+05:30
DEAR SOME HINDU PEOPLE NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR RELIGION THOUGHTS THEY ONLY WHAT MODITVA RELIGION SAY.IS FOOL OF HATE. HINDU RELION TEACHES TO LIVE LIKE A FAMILY .RESPECT OTHERS. WHAT MODITVA RELIGION TEACHES ONLY TO KILL INNOCENT. AND NOTHING ELSE. IF MODI WILL BECOME PM INDIA WILL 100 YEARS BACK. MOST BRAHMANS WHO CAME IRAN AS ( ARYANS)
Brave child by Ramesh Chhabra on 2008-09-27 17:02:05.640306+05:30
It seems that intention of bikers has to blast the explosion in thick populated market. The explosion fell down before the target of bikers. The child, draw the attention of Bikers, for their packet, as well as of nearby public. If few minutes would had left in the explosion, the public causalities should not be held, due to call given by the brave child. However, this brave child has lost his own life. God may bless soul of this brave child. Government should honor this innocent brave child.
Brave child by Ramesh Chhabra on 2008-09-27 16:59:18.897492+05:30
It seems that intention of bikers has to blast the explosion in thick populated market. The explosion fell down before the target of bikers. The child, draw the attention of Bikers, for their packet, as well as of nearby public. If few minutes would had left in the explosion, the public causalities should not be held, due to call given by the brave child. However, this brave child has lost his own life. God may bless soul of this brave child.
Blasts in Delhi by Syamasundara prasad Turaga on 2008-09-27 16:55:58.330332+05:30
It is sheer neglence on the part of intellegence department as well police. The p[olice should have rouned off and arrested all those known to be trouble makers. Thanks to the henpecked government at the center as well as Delhi. These governments should be dismissed with immediate effect since public life is not at all important when weighed against muslim appeasement. It is shame on the part of Prime minster who belong to minority community definitely side with other minority communities under the leadership of Street Dog Politics played by that Italian Ladi who does not want the safety of Hindu community of this country. Both at the center as well as at Hyderabad the governments were run by minority communities and their prime aim to reduce the Hindus to bare minimum. Thanks to the appeasement policies of CONGRESS governments. This is the begining and we have to witness many more such incidents directly targetting HINDUS in public. Those days are not far from now.
Arjun Sing by Sreenivas on 2008-09-27 16:50:27.671267+05:30
Arjun and his UPA colleuges are answerable to the victims and their family. Government is not bothered to stop these innocent killings. Fortunately NDTV did not blame Sangparivar for the killings in Pakistan !!
DELHI BLAST by Abhishek on 2008-09-27 16:46:48.42699+05:30
Terrorist targeted the Delhi again on another saturday but why they dont understand that only innocent people are being killed in such henious incidents. they say that in the name of allah they are doing this. I dont believe that Kuran allows to kill any inncoent child and oldies. I request the terrorist if they are projecting themselves as the saviour of their community then they are wrong because of their activities many people of their community or suffering and have the fear in mind that they would also be suspect in the eyes of cops nd people. According to media reports, many people from the community are not getting the rented houses in Delhi because of them so plz now this is the crucial time for them to interospect and decide what should be their agenda to react. Plz think over if u peopel r listening.
        
Delhi blast
by Parsad on 2008-09-27 17:41:34.121024+05:30
Do you really think terrorists will change their ways if you or all of us appeal to their good senses?
        
DELHI BLAST
by Rajan Sharma on 2008-09-27 17:31:18.258869+05:30
Sorry, Abhishek, whom are you trying to appeal to? The terrorists? They do not have any religion, they do not have any face. They do not have brain to understand what you are trying to explain. Anti national Muslims will understand only one language and unfortunately, no politician in my country has the guts to speak that language, because all of the are Opportunist idiots, they dont think of nation, they only think of their bank balance. They only know how to blame a man like Modi, who has the courage to speak hard.
        
Prove your ability before the court not by not appearing after accept fat fees.
by Jogindersing Hukamsing on 2008-09-27 20:08:28.376839+05:30
Will Sanghvi in which case has succeeded in court of law on his own after receiving fat hees ang reflected in TTreturn!
Crying Media by Rajesh on 2008-09-27 16:46:13.512908+05:30
After Orissa, Karnataka and Kerala, attacks on churches have spread to Tamil Nadu, with suspected Hindu activists damaging a statue of Baby Jesus in Dharmapuram town in Erode district in the southern part of the state.Suresh, Fremont, US, says: I dont think this is an attack. This could be an isolated incident which media starts crying already...Yes Suresh, media is crying everywhere.
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