Scores dead as bombers target Jaipur

A series of bombs exploded across the ancient city of Jaipur, killing at least 80 people and transforming busy markets, a jewellery bazaar and a Hindu temple into scenes of carnage.

All seven blasts yesterday were within the old walls of the western city known for its pink-hued palaces, and suspicion quickly fell on Islamic militant groups blamed for a string of attacks in India in recent years. Police said an eighth bomb was found and defused by police.