Unknown Islamic group threatens more blasts in tourist India

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JAIPUR, India (AFP) — A previously-unknown Islamic group claimed responsibility for a string of bombings that killed 63 people and warned of more attacks on Indian tourist targets, officials said on Thursday.

Gulab Chand Kataria, home minister of the northern state of Rajasthan of which Jaipur is the capital, told AFP police were investigating the claim made in a video clip emailed to several media organisations.

The "Indian Mujahideen is waging an open war against the country for supporting the United States and the United Kingdom on international issues," the email said.

"India should stop supporting the United States ... and if you do continue then get ready to face more attacks at other important tourist places," it warned.

Kataria added that the...