Jaipur, India – The western Indian city rocked by twelve bombs that killed or maimed hundreds of victims. This was apparently a coordinated terrorist attack. With 6 bombs exploding within 20 minutes of each other. At least 60 people were killed and 150 others injured. This is the first terrorist attack, in India, in several months. As it stands now it is the worst terrorist attack seen in India in several years.

The bombings seem to have been designed to inflame already aggravated tensions between Hindus and Muslims. In an attempt to thwart the prospect of Hindu-Muslim tensions authorities placed the city under a day long curfew. Authorities cleared the streets and restricted tourists to their hotels.

Similar terrorist attacks over the past few years were also aimed at inflaming Hindi-Muslim relations. But, those attacks were never unsuccessful at setting off sectarian violence.

Investigations into the well coordinated blasts show that bombs were attached to bicycles. These bicycles were then placed near some of the cities most popular areas. A candy store, two temples and ancient fortress favored by tourists were the primary targets. Authorities have detained about 12 people, several of which were themselves injured in the blasts.

Authorities believe that the types of explosives used indicate that Harkat-ul-Jehadi, an extremist Islamic group, based in Bangladesh, may be responsible. Extremist groups in based in Pakistan and Bangladesh are normally attributed for terrorist attacks by Indian investigators.

Some believe that the blasts are linked to a recent shootout between Indian and Pakistani troops along their disputed border area. Moreover the Indian foreign moinister.