India    13-Oct-2007

Seven persons, including a 10-year-old child, were killed and 40 others injured in an explosion inside a cinema hall in Ludhiana. Eyewitnesses said that there were two blasts in succession. The victims were identified as migrants from other states who were watching a Bhojpuri language film at the Shringaar Cinema. DIG of Police (Ludhiana Range), Ishwar Singh, said the bomb was placed in the first three rows of seats. Punjab Police chief N.P.S. Aulakh informed that from the preliminary investigations, it appeared to be the handiwork of some terrorist group.

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India    16-Oct-2007

The Punjab Police claimed to have got some "vital clues" to the October 14 Ludhiana cinema bomb blast. The Additional Director-General of Police (Law and Order), Chandrashekhar, said, "We have got vital clues." He, however, said that revealing the details would hamper investigations. Chandrashekhar further said, "The situation is still unclear about the kind of explosives and chemicals used to trigger the blast."

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India    22-Oct-2007

Punjab Police announced a reward of INR 100,000 for anyone providing information on the bomb blast at the Shringar Cinema in Ludhiana on October 14. DIG of Police (Ludhiana Range) Ishwar Singh said, "The name of the person/persons giving the clue would be kept a closely guarded secret."

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