A series of large explosions have hit the centre of New Delhi. Apparently they occured in the main market place near the cities primary railway
station with 40 people reported injured so far. An Indian Government official has stated that these blasts were "no accident".
Emergency services were quick to respond to the calls and the injured were taken to hospital. The death count is not yet accurate and stands in the
thirties.
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A police official, who wished to remain unnamed, told the BBC News Website that at least six to seven people died in the blast in Paharganj, and 40
others were injured.
It is not clear what caused the blasts although police suspect they were bomb attacks.
Many shops were damaged in the blasts.
"The blast was so powerful, my house shook," the Associated Press quoted Kiran Mohan, a photo editor who lives about 200 meters (650 ft) away from
Sarojini market, as saying.
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Indian Police have declared a State of Emergency in the Capital. This bombing has happened as Indians settle down to celebrate the festival of Diwali
which is also known as the festival of lights.
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