One person was killed and several others were injured in a bomb explosion during a prayer meeting in Kerala, India. In response to the incident, the National Security Guard (NSG) has dispatched a bomb disposal unit from Delhi to conduct an inquiry into the materials used in the explosion.
The NSG team, consisting of eight members, including an officer, is expected to arrive at the blast site by evening. The team, equipped with sniffer dogs and experts in explosive materials, was sent following the directions of NSG Chief MA Ganapathy. The decision to send the bomb disposal unit was made after Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed the NSG chief to initiate an investigation.
Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the situation and instructed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and NSG to carry out an inquiry into the incident. The explosion occurred at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre in the Kalamassery area of Ernakulam district during a prayer meeting of Jehovah’s Witness believers.
Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan described the incident as unfortunate and stated that the state government is taking it very seriously. He assured that top officials, including the Director General of Police, are at the scene and that a thorough investigation will be conducted.
According to the Leader of the Opposition and state Congress President VD Satheesan, there were two blasts and a fire. One woman lost her life, and 25 individuals have been admitted to hospitals, with six in critical condition. The injured have been taken to the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery and private hospitals.
The explosions occurred during a regional meeting of Jehovah’s Witness believers, and multiple blasts were reported. Authorities and investigators are working to gather more information about the incident.
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