In India on Sept 26 2012 freelance journalist, Chaitali Santa was killed when she opened a package containing a parcel bomb.
The report was filed by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Proper training including how to spot a suspicious package can reduce the incidents of IED explosions, killings and property damage.
Improvised Explosive Devices Are Deadly
Chaitali Santra had contributed to the Delhi-based weekly Julm se Jan. She opened the parcel which triggered the IED (improvised explosive device) killing her instantly and critically injuring her husband. The force of the IED (improvised explosive device) blew Santra out a window, slamming her against a wall. Santra reported on crime and had been a long time advocate against domestic violence. India remains 12th on the Committee To Protect Journalists list of nations who have failed to bring the killers of journalists to justice.
Most people are unaware of the destructive and deadly force of Improvised Explosive Devices such as parcel bombs. Three persons were arrested on Oct 4 for their alleged involvement in crafting and delivering the parcel bomb to her home.
Police Inspect The Site of The Parcel Bomb IED that killed journalist Chaitali Santra in Howrah, India
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