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This is an archive article published on April 17, 2010

Twin blasts near Chinnaswamy stadium,15 injured

Two low-intensity explosions near a packed Chinnaswamy cricket stadium left 15 people including five security men injured.

Two low-intensity explosions near a packed Chinnaswamy cricket stadium less than an hour before an IPL match left 15 persons including five security men injured and sent nervous crowds running in panic.

The start of the match between the home team Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians was delayed by an hour and play commenced in the stadium after the police gave an all clear signal. An estimated 35,000 spectators had come to watch the game.

The explosives placed behind a plastic board near the wall outside the stadium,venue for the tie,went off 45 minutes before the start of the match at 4 pm,injuring four police personnel,a private security guard and 10 others,police said. Another small explosion took place near the Stadium.

“Two low intensity bombs have exploded. We are investigating “,Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar said.

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