Indian passenger train ripped by deadly bomb attack

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Two bomb blasts destroyed through two cars of a popular passenger train often also frequented by tourists and business travelers in Chennai, India.

Two bomb blasts destroyed through two cars of a popular passenger train often also frequented by tourists and business travelers in Chennai, India. The attack happened Thursday morning minutes after it pulled into the station, killing a 22-year-old woman and injuring nine people, officials said.

Authorities suspect the blasts were caused by bombs planted on the Bangalore-Guwahati Express train.

The blasts come amid heightened security nationwide for India’s massive general election, which is held in phases over several weeks.

At least one of the blasts erupted from underneath a seat where the 22-year-old victim was sitting, killing her, Mishra said.

Two of the nine injured were hospitalized for serious injuries, while police investigated and bomb squads checked the train for more explosive devices, Mishra said.

No one has taken responsibility for the blast at this time. This Indian region is usually very peaceful.

The train originated in Bangalore and was headed to Gauhati, the main city in the remote northeastern state of Assam. The train was running behind schedule, so officials were not sure if the target was Chennai city, the capital of Tamil Nadu state.

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