Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 New Delhi (02 Nov 2005): Security agencies heaved a sigh of relief as the event passed off without incident, as all eyes were on the security appratus of the country following Saturday's serial bomb blasts in Delhi that claimed 62 lives and maimed over 200 others. In the National Capital, a heavy security blanket was thrown around bazars and other places of importance. About 100 fire incidents were reported in Delhi on Tuesday. Most of the fires were apparently caused by fireworks. In one of the incidents, 100 shacks were gutted in the Lodhi colony slum. On the outskirts of Delhi, one person reportedly lost his life in a fire incident near Dadri. In Gujarat seven persons lost their lives in Dahod while making firecrackers illegally. In Mumbai a major fire broke out at the Shere Colony in Chembur when the Mahanagar gas pipe line burst shortly after midnight. The fire was still raging when last reports came in. People from all age groups came in large numbers to greet the President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, at his official residence. Preparations for the day begins early morning with people doing last minute shopping, right from things required for the evening prayers to buying new clothes and accessories. All important buildings, shops and temples are brilliantly lit on the occasion. People also perform religious rituals. In Gujarat, businessmen performed the "Chopda Pujan" on Diwali. In this ritual worship Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth along with their accounts books, which are to be used for the whole year. "We worship Goddess Lakshmi so that she showers her blessings to us and help us in our business throughout the year. We have been performing this rituals since the last 14 to 15 years, once I started my business," said Pranav Patel, a businessman. In Kolkata, Diwali coincided with Kali Puja, a festival dedicated to appeasing the Goddess of Power and Destruction, Kali. "We celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja on the same day. The children wear new clothes. We worship the goddess (Kali). We go out on outings, burst crackers and enjoy ourselves," said Naru Gopal Saha, a local. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police continues to question those injured and others who were at the scene of Saturday's explosions. The police were particularly looking for passengers of the bus, who had a lucky escape when the driver threw away a bag containing a bomb in the Govindpuri area of the city. While a sketch of the man is nearly ready, a senior police official was quoted as saying that they will release it only after receiving more inputs. SOURCE: New Kerala URL: http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=46359 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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