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38 die in south India bomb attacks

Hyderabad - Lumbini park target of bomb
Hyderabad - Lumbini park target of bomb

Three bombs within minutes have killed at least 38 people in Hyderabad, in southern India.

More than 70 people were injured in the explosions this evening, for which there was no claim of responsibility.

Three other devices were found across the city - including two in cinemas - and defused without causing any injuries.

The most deadly of the blasts was at a road-side food stand, where at least 24 people were killed.

Police officials said that bomb was made from RDX high-explosive and placed near a gas cylinder.

The other target was the Lumbini amusement park where at least two blasts occurred during a popular laser show.

Cities across India, including the capital, New Delhi, were put on high alert with extra police patrolling bus and railway stations and airports.