Blast at Istanbul University caused by noise bomb
ISTANBUL
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An loud blast shook the law faculty building at the Istanbul University campus today. The source of the blast was located near the restrooms inside the faculty building.An investigation by the police revealed that a noise bomb was detonated in a ladies' restroom in law faculty building as a group of students prepared to make a press statement outside.
Three students in the vicinity were stunned by the blast, with one suffering a minor injury to her ear. They said they did not need to go to a hospital after they were calmed down by their friends.
An argument started between the group outside the law faculty and campus security after the blast. The argument degenerated into a scuffle between the two sides as police was called in. Six students were detained.