More ‘bombs’ unearthed at W Mambalam blast site

Source: Newstoday

NT Bureau | Tue, 02 Mar, 2010,02:37 PM

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Further chances of mishap were averted today at the site of yesterday’s bomb blast in West Mambalam as police seized and confiscated sacks full of unexploded bombs, dummy guns and gun powder (they were kept for use in films)

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The recovered bombs have been sent to the forensic lab to find the exact cause of last night’s blast. Sources said these bombs would detonate on contact with water and it was illegally stored without obtaining proper license. The adjacent buildings which have developed cracks is expected to be demolished later today. The PWD officials also visited the site to inspect extent of damage to the buildings of the neighbours and find out whether they (buildings) were habitable. Those whose houses suffered damage were accommodated in a marriage hall nearby. It may be recalled that nine persons were injured, including one ‘Bomb’ Ravi and his wife Rathna seriously, as  ‘dummy’ bombs kept in their house exploded last night. ‘Bomb’ Ravi was supplier of bombs to Tamil film units regularly. He and his wife are battling for life in the Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital. Four of Ravi’s neighbours who suffered injuries were admitted to KMCH. Most of injured were either viewing television or playing in their homes when the explosion occurred.  Yogesh, Rajeswari, Balaji, Mahesh, Kamalesh and Srimathi were the children injured due to explosion, police said. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) M Shakeel Akthar inspected the spot today. A police team headed by Deputy Commissioner Periaiah and Assistant Commissioner Paranthaman are probing the incident.