In a shocking turn of events, a suspected terrorist attack unfolded at a convention center in Kalamassery, located in Kerala’s Ernakulam district today morning, resulting in the tragic loss of one life and leaving more than 40 individuals injured. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in response to the distressing incident, communicated with Home Minister Amit Shah for further guidance and assistance.
Eyewitness accounts described a harrowing scene, recounting multiple explosions that reverberated during a ‘Jehovah Witness’ Convention, which had drawn a gathering of over 2,000 attendees. Reports have indicated that some of those wounded are currently in critical condition, amplifying the gravity of the situation.
Preliminary investigations and assessments point towards the possibility of a deliberate act of terrorism, with initial evidence suggesting a series of coordinated blasts. Responding swiftly to the crisis, a comprehensive team comprising bomb disposal experts, forensics specialists, and a National Investigation Agency (NIA) contingent swiftly mobilized to the scene, commencing a thorough examination and investigation into the tragic incident.
Source: https://www.news18.com/india/kalamassery-christian-convention-centre-explosion-blast-kerala-ernakulam-deaths-injured-updates-8638632.html
Edited : Sakshi Semwal