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Normal life returns after blasts in Jama Masjid MIL/Agencies, Apr 15, 2006. New Delhi - A twin bomb blasts planted on Friday in Jama Masjid, India's largest historic mosque of the 17th century, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan across the Red Fort. The blasts, however, caused no serious damage except some minor injuries to about a dozen people who were admitted to hospital and discharged after necessary medical aid. An estimated 250 people attended the day's first prayers early in the morning. A large number of policemen is keeping vigil on the people around the mosque on Saturday, checking visitors and bags carried by them. "There is absolutely no tension, everything is fine, everything is normal," spokesman Amanulla Khan said. "You can say we are back to our normal routine." As per TOI, the blasts that took place within a space of 15 minutes, Khan, speaking on behalf of Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari, said: "That is not for us to say who planted them. The police are on their job. We are sure they will find out." The Bukharis have been the custodians of the mosque - which can hold tens of thousands of people at any given time - since the shrine was built. The Jama Masjid is also one of the biggest tourist attractions of the Indian capital and is visited by a large number of Indians and foreigners eager to see the imposing building, in particular its imposing towers that can be accessed by spiralling stairs. The first blast occurred at 5:20 ppm on Friday during prayer time and the second followed shortly thereafter. Among the injured were a woman and a child. Most people were treated for minor injuries. But the incident did create panic in the mosque and the congested area all around it, drawing thousands of people. Police moved in hurriedly to begin investigations. There was an appeal by Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari to keep patience and not to be panicky. He appealed to maintain peace. The Govt. of India imposed an alert so as to avoid any incident of riots.
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