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Updated May 15th, 2019 at 21:14 IST

Grenade blast outside Guwahati's Central Mall: Here's what we know so far

On Wednesday, May 15, a grenade blast was reported outside a mall on Zoo road in Assam's Guwahati

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On Wednesday, May 15, a grenade blast was reported outside a mall on Zoo road in Assam's Guwahati. 

Here is what we know till now:

  • The grenade blast too place opposite Central Mall, Zoo Road in Guwahati, Assam.
     
  • Two people have reportedly died in the blast
     
  • Six people are reported to be injured in the explosion at the time of publishing. They have been moved to Guwahati Medical College Hospital
     
  • As per reports, ULFA-I (Independent) has taken responsibility for the attack and it is believed to have targeted a CRPF convoy
     
  • Deepak Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati confirmed that the grenade blast took place at 8 pm. He added that investigations are underway
     
  • Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal has condemned the blast:

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Published May 15th, 2019 at 20:47 IST

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