The death toll from a series of crude bombs targeting supporters of Indian opposition leader Narendra Modi rose to six on Monday, a doctor said.

Seven small bombs planted by six suspects and linked to timers exploded Sunday near the venue of a rally by Modi in the eastern city of Patna where tens of thousands had gathered to hear him, according to police.

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