Naija News

A series of powerful bomb
explosions have rocked
various parts of the Indian port
city of Mumbai, killing at least
20 people.
Police say three simultaneous
explosions happened at
crowded locations in south and
central Mumbai.
Indian officials say at least 20
people have been killed and
100 others injured.
India's home ministry has
confirmed it as a terrorist
attack and put the city on high
alert.
The death toll is expected to
rise as some of the injured are
said to be in critical condition.
Meanwhile, an investigation
team has rushed to Mumbai
from the capital New Delhi to
investigate and collect
forensic evidence.
Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh strongly
condemned the bombings,
which sent shock waves
through the city.
"I strongly condemn the bomb
blasts in Mumbai this
evening," Singh said in a
statement on Wednesday
evening.
"I appeal to the people of
Mumbai to remain calm and
show a united face."
A number of Indian cities have
been hit by serial blasts and
terror attacks in recent years.
At least 166 people were
killed in Mumbai on November
26, 2008 after 10 militants
attacked luxury hotels and
several key locations across
the city.