The Centre has put the Rapid Action Force stationed at Hyderabad at the Andhra Pradesh government's disposal.

Five persons were killed and four others, including two children, were injured when a bomb exploded in the historic Mecca mosque in the Charminar area of the old cityThe centre also rushed a forensic team to Hyderabad.

The home secretary also spoke to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary on situation in Hyderabad.

The Centre is keeping a close watch on the situation in Hyderabad.

The Union home ministry is in constant touch with the state government officials, an MHA source said in New Delhi [ Images ]. The situation was being closely monitored.