BLAST LD CHIDAMBARAM 3

Chidambaram said American terror suspect David Headley
had surveyed the Koregaon Park area, the Chabad House and
Osho Ashram in the vicinity of the targeted eatery -- German
Bakery.
Chidambaram said the attack was aimed at soft targets
both Indians and foreigners -- who frequented the eatery --
and no particular nationality was targeted.
On the possibility of RDX being used in the blast, he
said, "We have to wait for forensic report before coming to
any conclusion."
Stating that most of the injured were young people, the
Minister said, "The targeted bakery was a small place
measuring around 350 sq.ft. which could house about 66 people.
Unfortunately they were made the soft targets."
He said initially it was felt that the blast was caused
by an LPG cylinder. "But within minutes we knew that it was a
bomb in a backpack," he added.
Chidambaram said it was a standard global practise to
inform police if anyone comes across unattended baggage.
"Whether it was a security lapse in the shop was a matter
of investigation, he said, adding, "Local police have informed
me that they had sensitised the whole area in view of the
known targets (Chabad House and,Osho Ashram) in the
vicinity."(More) PTI HBJ
MRD


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