Five Bombing Suspects Arrested in Uzbekistan
At least five suspects, who conducted Tuesday's explosions in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, had been arrested by police, the Interfax news agency reported on Thursday.
The bombings have killed 13 people and injured 128 others. Uzbek Interior Minister Zakir Almatov said there were six bombings in various parts of the city from 10:52 am to 12:00 pm local time. The explosives had been planted in cars.
The Interfax news agency reported that the situation in Tashkent had resumed to normal. Public transportation has resumed operation and the damaged buildings are being repaired.
WorldNews 1999-02-19 Page3
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