New Delhi, July 26: A day after series of eight low intensity bomb blasts hit Bangalore city, killing two people and wounding at least 15, another live bomb was found near Forum Mall in city’s Koramangla area.

The bomb has now been defused.

Police cordoned off the area and blocked the entire stretch leading to the mall. Traffic has been diverted from Hosur Road and Koramangla.

Bangalore Police Commissioner Shankar Bidri also reached the area and urged the locals to remain calm.

The object found today is similar to the one used in Friday’s blasts, said police.

Bangalore, July 26: Karnataka government has ordered a probe after eight small bombs exploded in quick succession across Bangalore city, killing two people and wounding at least 15 people.

Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa asked a special team to lead the probe.

He informed, "We have given Rs. one lakh to the families of the dead and 25-50 thousand rupees to the injured. Police and other officials have been directed to monitor the situation round the clock. I have also directed to constitute special team to nab the culprits."

Bangalore, July 25 : A string of nine bomb blasts one after another shook Karnataka’s capital during the busy lunch hour today, leaving two killed and 20 injured.

The crude bombs, concealed near refugee camps and roadside stuffed with nuts and bolts, exploded between 1.30 p. m. and 1.45 p. m. at Adugodi, Madivala, Nayandahalli, Mysore Road, Richmond Circle, Pantharapalya and Vittal Mallya Road.

Two persons were killed and 12 injured in the blasts, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in New Delhi.

Bangalore, July 25 : At least three people were killed and 20 injured in seven serial blasts that hit Bangalore city this afternoon.

The blasts took place between 2.30 p. m. and 4.00 p. m. at the Madivala bus stop, Hossur road, Adugudi, Koramangla, Mysore Road and Nayadahalli.

Bangalore Police commissioner, Shanker Bidri confirmed seven blasts that rocked the Bangalore city and said that the low intensity crude bombs were triggered by a timer.

Bomb disposal squads have reached the blasts sites.

Schools, colleges, cinema halls and commercial complexes have been shut down.

Bangalore, July 25 : At least one woman was reportedly killed and several others were injured