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Midlands temple firebombed

Title
Midlands temple firebombed
Genre
News report; Press conference
TX Date
8 Dec 1992
Year of production
1992
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Duration
00:02:16
Description
A Shree Krishna Temple in Sandwell, West Bromwich has been devastated following a firebomb attack believed to be the result of violence in India between Hindus and Muslims which has spillled over. Temple president Bob Patel calls for calm whilst West Bromwich East MP Peter Snape resolves the bombers will not be allowed to win and Chief Superintendent Bryan(?) Quilter appeals for information. Report by Paul Chapman.
Contributors
Peter Snape; Paul Chapman; Bob Patel; Brian(?) Quilter
Keywords
India; Fires; Temples; Bombs; West Midlands; Hindus; Muslims; Sandwell; Shree Krishna; West Bromwich

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