Hunt continues for men behind explosion at Indian restaurant in Canada

Police say motive is still not known and investigation is underway.

Updated on: May 26, 2018, 22:02:11 IST

Hindustan Times, Toronto | By Anirudh Bhattacharyya

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More than 24 hours after a bomb exploded in an Indian restaurant in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, police continued the manhunt for two persons suspected in the attack that left 15 people injured.

A police officer stands watch at the scene of an explosion at a restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario, on Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo)

The incident occurred at about 10.30pm on Thursday at the Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga where birthday celebrations were in progress. Three members of the families were people of Indian origin.

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Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.Read More

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