New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister on Sunday reportedly said that security arrangements were made earlier at the temple after intelligence agencies had warned them about a possible attack.
"We examined security earlier too and had made the necessary arrangements. Despite that, these blasts happened. We will modify security here now," said Nitish.
The Bihar government was alerted by the intelligence agencies who had earlier warned the state government about a possible terror strike at the Mahabodhi temple after which the security at the temple was also stepped up.
The IB had alerted the state government about a probable attack on Buddhists in the wake of Mynamar unrest.
Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami confirmed that the explosions were terror attack. However, no group has so far claimed the responsibility of the attack.
At least nine explosions rocked Bodh Gaya injuring five people but there was no damage to the structure of the Mahabodhi temple. A forensic team and a bomb disposal squad were rushed to the blast site.
The Superintendent of Police of the area said that two live bombs were also recovered at the spot. The blasts reportedly occurred at the interval of two minutes, as the first bomb exploded at around 5.30 am.
Three blasts took place outside Tungey monastery where 17th Karmapa is seated.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has rushed a team to the blast site to monitor the situation.
Courtesy:Zee news