Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: 16 blasts reported, Death toll reaches 29

Breaking News! Contrary to the initial reports that confirmed seven blasts in Ahmedabad, the latest reports confirmed 16 blasts in the city with more blasts reported from Sarkhej, Sarangpur, Narol, Amraiwadi, Hatkeshwar and some other areas.

Mani Nagar, which is CM Narendra Modi's constituency, is worst affected, as two blasts reported from that area. Two blasts occurred LG Hospital and Civil Hospital, while the injured were being rushed for treatment. According to latest reports, two 5-kg LPG cylinders were planted inside Wagon R cars to trigger the blasts at the Trauma Centre in Civil Hospital and in LG Hospital.

Official sources put the death toll at 29, but it could rise further, as most of the injured are in critical conditions. The Gujarat police has been on high alert. Over 100 people are reportedly injured. RAF personnel have been called in to maintain law and order. The Central government has alerted all Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal and Indore. The PM, President and other leaders have condemned the serial blasts in Ahmedabad. The PMO has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 lakh each for the dead and Rs. 50,000 each for the injured.