Terror: Red Alert in Punjab

LUDHIANA, INDIA - OCT. 15, 2007 - Two days after suspected Islamist terrorists struck in Ajmer, a powerful explosion in a cinema hall here on Sunday evening killed six people, raising suspicions of another terror attack to coincide with Eid celebrations. The blast also left at least 32 people injured. The explosion took place in Shringar cinema hall near Samrala Chowk in the industrial town during the interval, around 8.35 pm. The cinema hall is in a crowded area and has a seating capacity of 600. A red alert has been sounded in Punjab. DGP NPS Aulakh called an emergency meeting of SSPs of Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Moga, Jagraon, Khanna and Ropar to assess the post-blast situation. The police haven’t ruled out the role of Khalistani terrorists who last struck in Delhi during the screening of ‘Bole So Nihaal’. Delhi was immediately put on alert following the blast. FULL STORY at Times of India...