Multiple blasts at Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya; 2 injured

At least two persons have reportedly been injured in multiple blasts outside the Mahabodhi temple in Bihar’s Bodhgaya district in India.

According to reports, five blasts took place outside the world famous temple at around 5am on Sunday.

Initial reports said the blasts were of low-intensity and there has been no damage to the temple shrine.

The reports also suggest that the explosions were caused by crude bombs which were kept in a bag at a particular point inside the temple complex.

Unconfirmed reports said that one unexploded bomb was found outside the temple and diffused by the security forces.

CRPF personnel and fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, Indian media reported. Forensic team, bomb disposal squad have also reached the spot.

There were not too many people inside the temple. The injured, reportedly a Buddhist monk and a pilgrim, have been rushed to a hospital with splinter injuries.

Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to visit the area later today.

The temple premises have been cordoned off. Reports say security has been beefed up in and around other religious sites of the district.

“It is too early to say that Mahabodhi temple blasts is a terror attack,” India’s Ministry of Home Affair said.

- NDTV/ ToI