Home Ministry concern

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUNE 2. The Union Home Ministry has expressed ``serious concern'' over the blast near Pattan in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon. It blamed Pakistan- supported militants for the attack on the Shia congregation, describing it as a ``dangerous dimension'' in militancy.

Senior officials said this evening that the Home Secretary, Mr. Kamal Pande, had sought a detailed report from the State Government.

Officials said that according to reports from Baramulla district, there was tension between Shias and Sunnis. Sources said the blast at the congregation was the first such incident in the Valley and was aimed at creating a rift between the two communities.

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