Explosion in Ojocaliente
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in the Mexican town of Ojocaliente, in the state of Zacatecas, on Sunday night, wounding six people, authorities said. The blast caused physical damage to the station and nearby properties, according to state government secretary Rodrigo Reyes.
In a post on Facebook, Reyes said: "The explosive was placed in a private vehicle and caused physical damage to the station and properties located nearby." In an earlier post, he reported: "Six civilians have been reported wounded, who are receiving medical care."
The explosion took place in the town of Ojocaliente, which lies in Zacatecas, a state that authorities and news reports describe as key to Mexico's drug trade. The state links central Mexico with the country's north and west and features routes used for smuggling cocaine and other narcotics toward the United States.
Background of violence
Zacatecas has experienced years of drug-related violence, including killings, disappearances, and bodies being found in public places. In July, five bodies were found hanging from a bridge in the town of Pozos de Gamboa, about 75 kilometres from Ojocaliente. The victims included a former mayor, civil servants, and business people from other parts of the state.
Investigation
Authorities have not yet identified those responsible for Sunday's bombing or disclosed a possible motive, as reported by The Times of India.