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Train Explosion kills 13 in India: Thursday, November 11, 1999It is now known that an explosion on a Punjab express train killed 13 people and injured 50 more.
The train had left Jammu, the winter capital of Kashmir for New Delhi at 18:00 local time. It is believed that the device was placed in a 3rd class carriage which was crowded with pilgims returning from the Vaishno Devi temple at Jammu. Three people were killed instantly, two of whom were soldiers. A further 10 have died of their injuries. About 50 more people were hurt with injuries including severe burns. Police believe that extremists were reponsible for the blast, although no group has claimed responsibility. Militant groups, seeking independence for Kashmir have bombed the railway and trains in the area in the past. This is the eighteenth time this year that Indian Railways has been the subject of terrorist attack.
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This file last updated: Sunday, 14-Nov-1999 09:40:56 EST