Bodh Gaya blasts a terror attack: Minister

The serial blasts at the revered Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya Sunday were a terror attack, said union Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh.

"It is a terror attack… two people are injured," Singh told reporters after eight bomb blasts rocked the 1,500-old temple complex.

He said the union home ministry has sent experts from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) to the site of the blasts.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who visited the site, is in touch with union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde over the incident, he added.

"All those found guilty will be punished," he said.

Singh also said that intelligence inputs had been provided to the state government.

"…all the intelligence inputs and the information regarding blasts will be checked again," he said.

The minister said the Bihar police chief has been asked to provide a report on the blasts.

"We are waiting to receive all inputs to find out those responsible."