A series of blasts rocked the northeast India state of Assam on Thursday morning, killing more than 60 people and injuring hundreds in a busy marketplace.

We’re following coverage from CNN, the Associated Press and Reuters.

CNN examined the eight blasts in the area, including both the capital of Assam and nearby.

“There are several groups that attempt to disturb peace in the far east of India of state. Several separate groups have formed a long ethnic alliance there.  Assam had a lot of trouble economically since the British left India in 1947.” (CNN)

The Associated Press reports the bomb-hit area tends to be a focus for insurgency.

“The isolated region is wedged between Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Myanmar with only a thin corridor connecting it to the rest of India.

“It is a hotbed for separatists who accuse the central government of exploiting the region's natural resources while doing little for the indigenous people.” (AP)

The AP reports more than 10,000 people have died in separatist violence over the past decade in the region.

Reuters says that a wave of bomb attacks has hit India in recent months killing more than 100 people.
(Reuters)

The BBC reports Indian police suspect the separatist United Liberation Front of Assam.

“They are suspecting it’s work of one of the main separating groups operating in this area, the United Liberation Front of Assam, which has been in the center of violent struggles of independent homeland . . .

“This is the first time that civilian centers are being hit.” (BBC)

However, India’s Daily News and Analysis says a Bangladesh-based separatist group may be responsible for planting up to a dozen bombs. The newspaper writes:

“...  the hand of other extremist groups is not ruled out.” (DNA)

The Indian Prime Minister says every effort would be made to bring the bombers to justice.

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