Leftist rebels have tried to kill the chief minister of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, but Chandrababu Naidu survived the mine blast, police say. Mr Naidu had a narrow escape when the mines exploded close to his car, but four others were reported to be in a serious condition. The explosion occurred on a forest road between the Hindu temples sites at Tirupati and Tirumala, the police say. Mr Naidu was rushed to hospital where he was treated for leg and shoulder injuries – his condition was not considered to be dangerous. The four seriously injured are state cabinet minister B Gopala Krishna Reddy, two state legislators from Mr Naidu’s party, and his driver. Full Story
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