Terrorists struck in the capital in a big way on the eve of Diwali on Saturday triggering three explosions in two markets and near a bus killing 62 people and injuring over 200 others, including some foreigners.
The first explosion took place at around 1740 IST in the busy Paharganj market. The market, which is frequented by foreigners, was bustling with Diwali shoppers.
Minutes later another explosion rocked Sarojini Nagar Market in south Delhi, where maximum casualties were reported.
Another blast took place 10 km further south in the Govindpuri area.
Timely action by alert crew of the state-owned bus helped avert a big disaster when they threw out a time bomb after evacuating the passengers in the bus.
Left: Relatives of Delhi Blasts victims crying. Right: Policemen in front of the damage site of bomb blast at Paharganj market in New Delhi.
Photograph: Sondeep Shankar/Saab Pictures
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