Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will visit Hyderabad today to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of twin bomb blasts there. The Prime Minister will visit the scene of the crime and also meet some of the injured being treated at various hospitals. 16 people were killed and 117 injured in the twin blasts on Thursday.

Strongly condemning the blasts, the Prime Minister had said soon after the incident that those responsible for the dastardly act would not go unpunished. He appealed the people to remain calm and maintain peace.

Dr Singh has already sanctioned 2 lakh rupees each to next of kin of those killed in the blasts and 50,000 rupees each to those seriously injured, from the PM's Relief Fund. Andhra Pradesh Police had announced a reward of 10 lakh rupees for providing information about culprits involved in the blasts. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma told reporters yesterday evening that the identity of the person(s) providing information will be kept secret. He said, police had some crucial clues and the investigation had picked momentum. He, however, said that no arrests have been made so far.

The Police Commissioner said that Ammonia Nitrate and timer devices were used in the blasts. AIR correspondent reports, talking to reporters in New Delhi Congress Spokesperson Rashid Alvi said that a concerted efforts will be needed to combat the menace of terrorism.