Bangalore (PTI): Blaming anti-national and anti-social elements for the serial blasts in Bangalore, the BJP government in Karnataka on Friday said they seemed to be part of a pre-determined plan to malign it.

Describing the blasts as a 'cowardly act' aimed at spreading panic and disrupting peace and normalcy, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today directed police to constitute a special team to probe the explosions.

Speaking after an emergency cabinet meeting which reviewed the situation arising out of the terror attacks, he said prima-facie, it appeared to be a pre-determined plan to malign his government.

Asked who was behind the blasts, Yeddyurappa said it's too early to say but "it appears to be the handiwork of anti-social, anti-national elements who wanted to create panic in the city. It's the handiwork of destructive and anti-national forces. It's a pre-planned act".

"Anti-national elements disturbing peace through violent activities will never be allowed to go scot-free", he said.

The blasts took place between 1.30 PM and 2.30 PM, the Chief Minister said adding one person was killed and seven were injured.

He said police have been directed to provide security to all sensitive places like bus stands, railway stations, airport and for the IT-BT (Information Technology-bio Technology) companies.

Yeddyurappa said the Centre has been posted about the developments. Government announced Rs one lakh for the family of the woman who was killed in the blasts. The injured would get between Rs 25,000 and Rs 50,000, he said and appealed to the people to remain calm and maintain peace.