145;Crucial evidence lost146;

A crucial two hours were lost before the forensic team could begin work at the blast site. 8220;Traces of a chemical have been found but most of the evidence seems to have been tampered with or lost,8221; the official added.

According to a top ATS official, vital evidence had been washed from the site in the aftermath of the blast. Among those questioned and detained include two persons picked from Sarika Lodge in Manmad. 8220;We had a random call from Lonavla saying there will be more blasts,8221; says Nashik IG S P Gupta, adding they were taking all precautions.