One dead, another injured in pressure cooker explosion near Bengaluru's Udupi Upahara restaurant

A pressure cooker blast in Bengaluru's JP Nagar killed one and injured another. The explosion is not being linked to an act of terrorism, according to police.

Published on: Aug 14, 2024, 18:51:46 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a significant development, an explosion in the JP Nagar area of Bengaluru has left one dead and another injured. The blast, which occurred at around 10 am near an Udupi Upahara restaurant outlet, is believed to have been caused by a pressure cooker malfunction.

The blast, which occurred at around 10 am near an Udupi Upahara restaurant outlet, is believed to have been caused by a pressure cooker malfunction. (Keshav Singh/HT)(Representative image)

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Two men, both natives of Uttar Pradesh, were injured in the incident. They were both undergoing treatment, however, one of them succumbed to his injuries. The force of the explosion was significant enough to scatter household items in the vicinity, India Today reported.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda confirmed that the explosion was accidental, clarifying that there was no evidence of a terrorist act.

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"We have thoroughly checked and ruled out the use of explosives. It was a pressure cooker blast. The injured men are barbers. We have examined the investigation materials this morning and found no evidence of mischief. NIA officials are here to conduct a cross-examination," a senior police official told the publication.

In response to the incident, a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrived in Bengaluru this morning. They are collaborating with local law enforcement to further investigate the cause of the blast and evaluate the extent of the damage.

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This comes after a low intensity IED blast at the popular South Indian restaurant The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru in March, which injured as many as 10 people.

Further probe is underway and more details are awaited shortly.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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