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Chief Minister and three others injured in a bomb blast in Tirupati
Tirupati/Hyderabad - October 1, 2003

Chief Minister and three others escapes Naxals bomb blast at Tirupati Chief Minister Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu has survived from a bomb attack by naxals this evening at Alipiri near Tirupati. He had a miraculous escape with minor injuries while three more members who were sitting in the convey were injured and rushed to hospital. His health condition now fine thought the condition of other members is critical.

Mr. Naidu was in Tirupati for attending various programs was on his way to Tirumala to present silk clothing (Pattu vasthrams) as a part of the ongoing Brahmotsvam festival at Tirumala. Few minutes before, wife of Mr. Naidu went to Tirumala in the same way.

The incident occurred at around 4:20 PM just after crossing the Alipiri toll gate on the Ghat Road. The blast sound was heard upto about 2 kms. The bullet proof car in which he is going was damaged and overtuned hitting a big rock. Two more landmines detected and defused by the Police after the incident showed that this is an act of the Naxals and that this is carefully planned in advance.

Mr. Naidu was rushed to Hyderabad in a special air plane following a first aid at SVIMS. It is understood that he had an injury on the right side of the hand and sources reveal that there is no danger to his life. The bomb blast should have been averted had there been a jammer - a kind of bomb detector - attached to his car.
IT Minister and two more injured
IT Minister Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy and 2 MLA's - Reddivari Rajasekhar Reddy (MLA from Puttur, Tirupati), Tirupati MLA Chadalavada Krishna Murthy and Chittoor district TDP President Rameshchandra were also injured in the accident. They were rushed to the Hospital. Rajasekhara Reddy is believed to be in unconscious state.
State Cabinet reviewing situation
The State Cabinet had an emergency to discuss about the situation. The meeting is presided by Home Minister Mr. Devendar Gowd. Ministers K Vidhaydhara Rao, Vijaya Ramanrao, Kadiyam Srihari, Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao, Nagam Janardhan Reddy and others were also at the press conference. Mr. Gowd said that more reports are yet to come. He said that jammers were in Hyderabad only and were not available in Tirupati when the blast occured.
Jammers not put - says DGP
Director General of Police said that jammers will be put only for 3 day visits and not for a 1-day visit. He said that this situation looks like an act of the Naxals to attack on the Chief Minister. The incident has highlighted about the failure of intelligence in the security of top leaders. It is believed that the mines would have been planted in nearby pipes or on top of trees. He said that the 'exact nature of the attack was not yet known and that concern was on safety on condition of CM'.
Gaddar asks for restarting dialouge with Naxals
Gaddar said that the incident occurred because of failure of Government talks with Naxals. He said that it is wrong to rule the Government at gun point. He asked CM to restart the process of dialogue with Naxals to bring a solution to the problem.
Red Alert was sounded in the state
As soon as the incident occurred, the Police immediately went into action. Red Alert was sounded in the state. All roads leading to Tirupati were blocked and police began checking vehicles. A news paper said that two persons were arrested in connection with the incident but the police authorities are yet to confirm this.
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