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Canada: Explosion at Indian restaurant injures 15

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ANI Ontario [Canada]

Two men detonated an explosive device at an Indian restaurant in Mississauga, a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, injuring at least 15 people, of which 3 are critical.

According to media reports, police, after receiving a call about the incident, cordoned off the area, following which a dog and bomb squad were deployed there.

Eyewitnesses say two men entered the restaurant, after which three explosions were heard.

Police said one of the suspected perpetrators is a male in his mid-20s. His face was covered with a mask and head with a hoodie. The other man was wearing a similar hoodie and his face was covered too.

 

The attackers reportedly fled the restaurant immediately after the blast.

Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: May 25 2018 | 12:05 PM IST

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