Bombings in Jaipur

CaitlinECox · May 13th, 2008, 23:16

What's the situation like in Jaipur right now? The news I'm getting here in the US isn't very specific.

mridula · May 13th, 2008, 23:18

BBC has the following to say-

Quote:

The bombs went off near historic monuments in the crowded old city at one of the busiest times of the day.

The head of state police said it was a terrorist attack. Reports suggest the death toll could rise much higher.

Indian news channel (Star News) says 100 are injured and they are not committing on how many are dead.

PeakXV · May 13th, 2008, 23:33

CNN is reporting 20 dead from 5 blasts that happened within a span of 12 minutes .....

davyd · May 13th, 2008, 23:37

report indicate that from 20 (CNN-IBN) to 35 (NDTV) dead and around 60-100 injured. It's again Lashkar-e-Toiba? or some Bangladeshi outfit which was responsible for last year Hyderabad's blasts?

It's quite scary to travel over India sometimes but hopefully situation will be back to normal tomorrow or the day after.

Managers of cheap lodges around bus station in Jaipur should prepare their guest books I suppose.

karuna · May 13th, 2008, 23:39

Indian (channel G?) TV is apparently saying 45 dead, 7 bombs in 15 minutes.

Shiver me Timbers · May 14th, 2008, 00:28

The latest appears to be 60 dead.....

60 killed, 150 hurt in Jaipur blasts: CM

mr_rush · May 14th, 2008, 00:32

Why can't people stop being such f**kings dicks.

nikikali · May 14th, 2008, 01:59

I leave on my first trip to India soon. Am I safe in thinking the targets are not tourists? How fearful should I be?

Valini · May 14th, 2008, 02:06

nikikali,
You are as safe in India as you probably are in San Fransisco. It really isn't something you can judge: it's a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or just leaving in the nick of time. I wouldn't worry.

It sound quite horrible from what I read on the bbc too. Is anyone in Jaipur? Are all IMers accounted for?
thoughts go out to the families of those missing, injured or killed.

dzibead · May 14th, 2008, 02:16

New York Times article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/14/wo...&or ef=slogin

wtv · May 14th, 2008, 02:17

nikikali,

as the last poster said, don't worry, remember 9-11, it was in the heart of the USA.

The world is now a dangerous place, keep traveling and this is the best way to show that terrorists haven't won.

p.s. I am moving all my family to India in 2 weeks..........

soledad · May 14th, 2008, 02:21

Hello everyone!
Are you all aware of the last eevening's bomb blasts in Jaipur,where more than 60 died instantly,and over 250 are badly injured so far. I hope you all do;
Do express your concerns and how do you feel about it? And would any of you going to reconsider your plans to visit Rajasthan this year,if at all ?Please feel free to make your thoughts expressed over here!

Mod Note.

Yes, news already being covered here, hence moved your post.

kalyani68 · May 14th, 2008, 02:51

Isn't Aishah in Jaipur?
Anyone heard from her?

Nick-H · May 14th, 2008, 03:36

...Jaisalmer.

My geographical knowledge of that area is nil, I don't know how far away that would be.

I do know, however, that she's away escaping the heat at the moment.

The_Londoner · May 14th, 2008, 03:41

Such sad news... What are these people going to achieve? Beebs is reporting at least 60 dead and up to 150 injured in seven blasts.

May 13th, 2008, 23:16	#1
CaitlinECox Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brooklyn (formerly Delhi) Posts: 21	Bombings in Jaipur What's the situation like in Jaipur right now? The news I'm getting here in the US isn't very specific.

May 13th, 2008, 23:33	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 5,876	CNN is reporting 20 dead from 5 blasts that happened within a span of 12 minutes ..... __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

May 13th, 2008, 23:37	#4
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 334	Last report indicate that from 20 (CNN-IBN) to 35 (NDTV) dead and around 60-100 injured. It's again Lashkar-e-Toiba? or some Bangladeshi outfit which was responsible for last year Hyderabad's blasts? It's quite scary to travel over India sometimes but hopefully situation will be back to normal tomorrow or the day after. Managers of cheap lodges around bus station in Jaipur should prepare their guest books I suppose.

May 13th, 2008, 23:39	#5
karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	Indian (channel G?) TV is apparently saying 45 dead, 7 bombs in 15 minutes. __________________ Mosquitos suck.

May 14th, 2008, 02:21	#12
soledad Eternal Nature Lover Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: India Posts: 128	HUJI strikes in Jaipur,9 blasts in 15 minutes! Hello everyone! Are you all aware of the last eevening's bomb blasts in Jaipur,where more than 60 died instantly,and over 250 are badly injured so far. I hope you all do; Do express your concerns and how do you feel about it? And would any of you going to reconsider your plans to visit Rajasthan this year,if at all ?Please feel free to make your thoughts expressed over here! Mod Note. Yes, news already being covered here, hence moved your post.

May 14th, 2008, 00:28	#6
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	The latest appears to be 60 dead..... 60 killed, 150 hurt in Jaipur blasts: CM

May 14th, 2008, 00:32	#7
mr_rush Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 145	Why can't people stop being such f**kings dicks.

May 14th, 2008, 01:59	#8
nikikali Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 16	I leave on my first trip to India soon. Am I safe in thinking the targets are not tourists? How fearful should I be?

May 14th, 2008, 02:06	#9
Valini Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bdx,FR--Kanpur Posts: 391	nikikali, You are as safe in India as you probably are in San Fransisco. It really isn't something you can judge: it's a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or just leaving in the nick of time. I wouldn't worry. It sound quite horrible from what I read on the bbc too. Is anyone in Jaipur? Are all IMers accounted for? thoughts go out to the families of those missing, injured or killed.

May 14th, 2008, 02:16	#10
dzibead res ipsa loquitur Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,883	New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/14/wo...&or ef=slogin

May 14th, 2008, 02:17	#11
wtv Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jor Bagh Posts: 13	nikikali, as the last poster said, don't worry, remember 9-11, it was in the heart of the USA. The world is now a dangerous place, keep traveling and this is the best way to show that terrorists haven't won. p.s. I am moving all my family to India in 2 weeks..........

May 14th, 2008, 02:51	#13
kalyani68 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 225	Isn't Aishah in Jaipur? Anyone heard from her? __________________ My Travel Blog- South India Dec. 2007 www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/wildcat007

May 14th, 2008, 03:36	#14
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,174	...Jaisalmer. My geographical knowledge of that area is nil, I don't know how far away that would be. I do know, however, that she's away escaping the heat at the moment.

May 14th, 2008, 03:41	#15
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 341	Such sad news... What are these people going to achieve? Beebs is reporting at least 60 dead and up to 150 injured in seven blasts. __________________ Idle mind is a Devil's workshop. http://twitter.com/Londoner

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