Bangkok: Two Indians were taken for questioning on Sunday night by the Thai police in connection with last month's bombing at a famous temple in Bangkok, in which 20 people were killed.
Indian intelligence sources say the two have been released after questioning.
Local media reports were quoted as saying that the Indians were taken to a military camp for questioning after they were seen on CCTV footage talking to a foreign suspect wanted in the terror attack.
Sources say both admitted that they knew the main suspect but denied any role in the terror attack.
Indian foreign ministry officials say they have asked for details on the detention. "We have seen media reports on two Indian nationals detained for questioning in connection with the Erawan bomb blast. We don't know if the detention is a general step to investigate all those who may have come into contact with the suspects of the August 17 blast or for any specific illegal activity on the same or related issue," said ministry sources.
The Indians, who are businessmen, were taken away after the alleged mastermind's home in the Mainmuna Garden Home apartment in Minburi was searched by a police team last night.
According to a newspaper report, the Indians were staying in the room next to the one in which the police found bomb making material.
The Thai police is still searching for those behind the August 17 bomb blast at the popular Erawan Brahma Shrine. Two foreign suspects have been arrested. One of them was carrying a Chinese passport.
One of the arrested persons has told the police that the attack mastermind had fled the country.
Indian intelligence sources say the two have been released after questioning.
Local media reports were quoted as saying that the Indians were taken to a military camp for questioning after they were seen on CCTV footage talking to a foreign suspect wanted in the terror attack.
Indian foreign ministry officials say they have asked for details on the detention. "We have seen media reports on two Indian nationals detained for questioning in connection with the Erawan bomb blast. We don't know if the detention is a general step to investigate all those who may have come into contact with the suspects of the August 17 blast or for any specific illegal activity on the same or related issue," said ministry sources.
Advertisement
According to a newspaper report, the Indians were staying in the room next to the one in which the police found bomb making material.
Advertisement
One of the arrested persons has told the police that the attack mastermind had fled the country.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
2 Soldiers Missing For Two Weeks In Arunachal, Search Ops On, Says Army Rajnath Singh Launches Navy's Two Indigenous Frontline Warships Watch: Windows Shattered In Huge Explosion At Chemical Plant Parents Gave Names Of Interns, Doctors To CBI In Kolkata Horror: Sources How Extreme Weather Is Leading To Rise In Child Marriages In Pakistan Who Is Jasveen Sangha, "Ketamine Queen" Charged With Matthew Perry's Death 20 Coaches Of Sabarmati Express Train Derail In UP, No Casualties Two Sisters Returning From Court Run Over By Car In UP: Cops India Sends 1,400 kg Anti-Cancer Drugs To Syria In Humanitarian Assistance Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.