1 killed, dozens injured in blast at prayer meeting in Kerala

One killed and several injured after multiple blasts that took place at a prayer meeting in Kalamassery on Sunday morning.

Published on: Oct 29, 2023 6:16 PM IST

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One person died and several others were injured after multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kochi district at around 9 am.  (AFP)

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An ambulance arrive carrying the injured people to the hospital after multiple explosions took place at a prayer convention of the Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area in Kochi. (ANI)

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KoLeader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan visits the injured people in the hospital. The alleged accused have been identified as Dominic Martin claiming that he belonged to the same group of sabha. (ANI)

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also condoled the loss of life in the incident, saying, "It's a very, very unfortunate incident."  (ANI)

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"One person has surrendered in Kodakra Police Station, in Thrissur Rural, claiming that he has done it. His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case...The blast took place in the central part of the hall," Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar said on the blast at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Kalamassery.  (PTI)

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He further said that around 45 people were injured one person died in the incident and the condition of another five persons is serious.  (PTI)

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Earlier, the state DGP confirmed that there were two explosions adding that 36 injured persons were undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the district and a thorough investigation into the incident is underway.  (REUTERS)

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Meanwhile, an eight-member National Security Guard (NSG) team, including an officer, is expected to reach the bomb blast site by today evening to inquire about the explosion. (REUTERS)