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Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 November, 2003, 15:23 GMT
Two arrested over Bombay blasts
Indian police guard bomb site in Bombay
Two bombs detonated within minutes of each other on 25 August
Police in the Indian city of Bombay (Mumbai) have arrested two men in connection with bomb blasts in August that killed 52 people and injured 150.

Mohammad Hussain Batterywalla and Mohammad Rizwan Ladduwala were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act on Wednesday.

Another suspect is already in custody, while a fourth, whom police say was the mastermind, was killed in a gun battle with police in September.

Two car bombs were detonated within minutes of each other at a bazaar and near the Gateway of India landmark on 25 August.

Police say Batterywalla and Ladduwala transported explosives used in the blast.

The pair were remanded in custody for two weeks after a court appearance.

Alleged mastermind Abdul Rehman Sayed Ali Aydeed, alias Naseer, died in a gun battle with police in Bombay.

The other suspect, Zaheed Patni, was arrested 1 October and is alleged to have been a key planner.


SEE ALSO:
'Top Bombay bomber' shot dead
12 Sep 03  |  South Asia
Bombay blast suspects charged
01 Sep 03  |  South Asia
Bombay - city under fire
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