Police Sources: HUJI behind the Hyderbad Blast

As the investigation progressed in the Hyderabad serial blast case, it has become clear that it was clearly a planned terrorist attack. The police and intelligence sources believe that Bangladesh-based HUJI (Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami) is behind the blasts. The blast was quite similar to the blast occurred at the Mecca Masjid in May 2007. High intensity RDX was used to carry out the blasts.

Unconfirmed sources said that the death toll may cross 50. The number of injured people is around 70. Although the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister suspects ISI hand in the blast, HUJI militants Bilal and Shahid are being projected as prime suspects. The first bomb exploded at 7.15 PM in Koti, and the 2nd blast occurred at 7.40 PM at Lumbini Park. Both the blasts have been executed by a timer. Death toll in Koti was higher as a gas cylinder exploded in the blast.

Delhi will send Bomb Disposal Squad and NSG to help in the investigation. President Pratibha Patil condemned the incident and requested people to maintain peace. She sent her condolence message to the bereaved people. BJP leader LK Advani and Home Minister Shivraj Patil will visit Hyderabad tomorrow.