iraq bombs

BAGHDAD -- Iraq authorities said they have detained more than 60 army, police and other security-service officers in an investigation into Sunday's bombing attack, the latest move by Baghdad to contain fallout from the worst single act of violence here since 2007.

The officials are being investigated for possible negligence or complicity, said Baghdad operations command spokesman Maj. Gen. Qassim Atta. The detainees include 11 senior officials, he said.


An Iraqi policeman walked past the entrance of the destroyed Baghdad Governorate building on Oct. 27, 2009.


Two suicide vehicles detonated outside the Baghdad governorate offices and the ministry of justice in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, killing 155. The attacks triggered fresh criticism of security at government installations, including accusations of lax vigilance at checkpoints. Authorities said they would detain others in the probe, including police officers at more than a dozen checkpoints in the area.