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Wednesday, 25 September, 2002, 09:12 GMT 10:12 UK
In pictures: Temple bloodbath
The siege at a Hindu temple in Gujarat state has ended after Indian troops stormed the building and shot dead two gunmen who had killed more than 30 people.
Many more were injured in the attack at the Swaminarayan Temple in Gandhinagar.
Troops rushed to the temple as news of the shooting emerged (AP)
They took up position, finding cover where they could
Some took aim from the edge of the temple complex
Many were injured when the gunmen fired indiscriminately
Some had to be lifted over the gates
The temple is normally a place of peace, popular with tourists
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